New Braunfels
City in Comal County, Texas
New Braunfels is a city in Comal County, Texas, with 90,403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Dunlap, 3.1 miles SE.
- 90,403residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 45.2 sq miland area · 117.0 km²
- 2,002 / sq mipopulation density
- 78130ZIP code
About New Braunfels
New Braunfels ( BRAWN-fəlz) is a city in Comal and Guadalupe counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Comal County. The city covers 44.9 square miles (116 km2) and had a population of 90,403 as of the 2020 Census. A suburb just north of San Antonio, and part of the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area, it was the third-fastest-growing city in the United States from 2010 to 2020. As of 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates its population at 122,492.
New Braunfels is known for its German Texan heritage.
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Living in New Braunfels
- Median household income
- $86,021
- Median home value
- $339,400
- Median rent
- $1,654/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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New Braunfels had 90,403 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 90,403 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,002 per sq mi (773 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Braunfels at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Comal County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 90,403 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.16 sq mi (117.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6993° N, 98.1151° W |
| ZIP code | 78130 |
| Official website | newbraunfels.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4850820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Braunfels
- Lake Dunlap3.1 mi SE
- Santa Clara7.8 mi S
- McQueeney7.9 mi SE
- Marion8.9 mi S
- Geronimo9.0 mi E
- Cibolo10.9 mi SW
- Garden Ridge11.5 mi SW
- Seguin11.6 mi SE
- Schertz12.4 mi SW
- Zuehl13.6 mi S
- Selma14.3 mi SW
- Redwood14.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Braunfels
What county is New Braunfels in?
New Braunfels is in Comal County, Texas.
What is the population of New Braunfels, TX?
90,403 people lived in New Braunfels at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Braunfels, TX?
The ZIP code of New Braunfels is 78130.
What is the elevation of New Braunfels?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Braunfels?
Lake Dunlap (3.1 mi), Santa Clara (7.8 mi), McQueeney (7.9 mi), Marion (8.9 mi), Geronimo (9.0 mi).
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