Schertz

City in Guadalupe County, Texas

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Schertz is a city in Guadalupe County, Texas, with 42,002 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cibolo, 2.3 miles E.

About Schertz

Schertz ( shurts) is a city in Guadalupe, Bexar, and Comal counties in the U.S. state of Texas, within the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan area. The population was 42,002 at the 2020 census, up from 31,465 at the 2010 census. Schertz was named after the Alsatian family who settled in Texas in the 1840s. The Schertz family were some of the first Germanic emigrants to settle in Central Texas. To this day, the area is rich in German heritage and tradition and many residents trace their lineage back to these emigrants.

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Living in Schertz

Median household income
$99,948
Median home value
$317,100
Median rent
$1,659/mo
Median age
38.6
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Schertz, TX population

Schertz had 42,002 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census42,002
Density1,107 per sq mi (427 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Schertz at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyGuadalupe County
TypeCity
Population42,002 (2020)
Land area37.94 sq mi (98.3 km²)
Water area0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²)
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates29.5634° N, 98.2508° W
ZIP codes78154, 78108, 78148, 78150
Official websiteschertz.com
Census code (GEOID)4866128

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Schertz

What county is Schertz in?

Schertz is in Guadalupe County, Texas.

What is the population of Schertz, TX?

42,002 people lived in Schertz at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Schertz, TX?

The main ZIP code is 78154. Other ZIP codes: 78108, 78148, 78150.

What is the elevation of Schertz?

712 feet (217 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Schertz?

Cibolo (2.3 mi), Randolph AFB (2.8 mi), Universal City (3.5 mi), Selma (4.2 mi), Converse (4.8 mi).

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