Helotes
City in Bexar County, Texas

Helotes is a city in Bexar County, Texas, with 9,030 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,037 ft (316 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grey Forest, 2.6 miles N.
- 9,030residents (2020 Census)
- 1,037 ftelevation · 316 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 1,303 / sq mipopulation density
- 78249ZIP code
About Helotes
Helotes ( hə-LOH-tis) is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, located on the far northwestern side of San Antonio. It is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Helotes was settled primarily by German and Spanish settlers in the 1850s. Its population was 9,030 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Helotes
- Median household income
- $132,675
- Median home value
- $399,000
- Median rent
- $2,500/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Helotes had 9,030 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,030 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi (503 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Helotes at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Bexar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,030 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5780° N, 98.6805° W |
| ZIP code | 78249 |
| Official website | helotes-tx.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4833146 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Helotes
- Grey Forest2.6 mi N
- Cross Mountain5.0 mi N
- Leon Valley7.0 mi SE
- Shavano Park7.5 mi E
- Scenic Oaks8.7 mi N
- Balcones Heights10.0 mi SE
- Castle Hills10.4 mi E
- Fair Oaks Ranch11.7 mi N
- Hill Country Village11.7 mi E
- Hollywood Park11.8 mi E
- San Antonio12.4 mi SE
- Olmos Park13.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Helotes
What county is Helotes in?
Helotes is in Bexar County, Texas.
What is the population of Helotes, TX?
9,030 people lived in Helotes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Helotes, TX?
The ZIP code of Helotes is 78249.
What is the elevation of Helotes?
1,037 feet (316 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Helotes?
Grey Forest (2.6 mi), Cross Mountain (5.0 mi), Leon Valley (7.0 mi), Shavano Park (7.5 mi), Scenic Oaks (8.7 mi).
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