Balcones Heights
City in Bexar County, Texas
Balcones Heights is a city in Bexar County, Texas, with 2,746 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Antonio, 2.6 miles SE.
- 2,746residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 4,196 / sq mipopulation density
- 78201ZIP code
About Balcones Heights
Balcones Heights is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,746 at the 2020 census, and it was incorporated in 1948. Balcones Heights is an enclave of San Antonio, surrounded entirely by the city, thus some residents and out-of-town visitors erroneously consider it merely a neighborhood of the larger city rather than its own unique community that did so to prevent annexation.
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Living in Balcones Heights
- Median household income
- $29,375
- Median home value
- $199,500
- Median rent
- $952/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
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Balcones Heights had 2,746 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,746 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,196 per sq mi (1,620 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Balcones Heights at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Bexar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,746 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.4902° N, 98.5491° W |
| ZIP code | 78201 |
| Official website | balconesheights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4805384 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Balcones Heights
- San Antonio2.6 mi SE
- Castle Hills3.0 mi NE
- Olmos Park3.9 mi E
- Leon Valley3.9 mi W
- Alamo Heights4.9 mi E
- Terrell Hills6.2 mi E
- Shavano Park6.5 mi N
- Hill Country Village7.4 mi NE
- Lackland AFB8.3 mi SW
- Hollywood Park8.4 mi NE
- Helotes10.0 mi NW
- Kirby10.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Balcones Heights
What county is Balcones Heights in?
Balcones Heights is in Bexar County, Texas.
What is the population of Balcones Heights, TX?
2,746 people lived in Balcones Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Balcones Heights, TX?
The ZIP code of Balcones Heights is 78201.
What is the elevation of Balcones Heights?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Balcones Heights?
San Antonio (2.6 mi), Castle Hills (3.0 mi), Olmos Park (3.9 mi), Leon Valley (3.9 mi), Alamo Heights (4.9 mi).
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