Bulverde
City in Comal County, Texas
Bulverde is a city in Comal County, Texas, with 5,692 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Timberwood Park, 5.7 miles S.
- 5,692residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 20.0 sq miland area · 51.7 km²
- 285 / sq mipopulation density
- 78163ZIP code
About Bulverde
Bulverde ( buul-VUR-dee) is a city located in Comal County in the State of Texas. Bulverde is known for the German emigrant history of the town's founders. Bulverde was originally named Piepers Settlement after a prominent German pioneer. Its population was estimated at 7,337 in 2025, up from 5,692 at the 2020 census. Since 2000, Bulverde’s population has grown by over 95 percent. It is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Bulverde
- Median household income
- $112,188
- Median home value
- $420,200
- Median rent
- $1,794/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Bulverde had 5,692 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,692 |
|---|---|
| Density | 285 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bulverde at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Comal County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,692 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.95 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7761° N, 98.4481° W |
| ZIP code | 78163 |
| Official website | ci.bulverde.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4811224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bulverde
- Timberwood Park5.7 mi S
- Spring Branch7.3 mi N
- Fair Oaks Ranch11.7 mi W
- Hollywood Park12.4 mi S
- Canyon Lake13.1 mi NE
- Garden Ridge13.4 mi SE
- Hill Country Village13.6 mi S
- Scenic Oaks14.1 mi W
- Shavano Park14.8 mi SW
- Selma15.3 mi SE
- Cross Mountain15.8 mi SW
- Live Oak16.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Bulverde
What county is Bulverde in?
Bulverde is in Comal County, Texas.
What is the population of Bulverde, TX?
5,692 people lived in Bulverde at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bulverde, TX?
The ZIP code of Bulverde is 78163.
What is the elevation of Bulverde?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bulverde?
Timberwood Park (5.7 mi), Spring Branch (7.3 mi), Fair Oaks Ranch (11.7 mi), Hollywood Park (12.4 mi), Canyon Lake (13.1 mi).
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