ZIP code
78130
in New Braunfels, TexasPopulation 104,009
54.27/ 100
Ranked #10,352 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 32%)
Ranked #310 of 1,868 Texas ZIPs (top 17%)
Ranked #36 of 117 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX ZIPs (top 31%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Expected annual disaster loss
$1
in the top 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS98thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Dry extreme heat
91.1 days/year
in the top 2.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the top 3.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS97thDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
152.4 days/year
in the top 4.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST77thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Outer-floodplain exposure
5.2%
in the top 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST22ndUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
16.1%
in the top 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST50thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
32.6%
in the bottom 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
19%
in the top 11.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS89thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, ZIP 78130, one of several in New Braunfels, Texas ranks in the top 32% healthiest ZIPs nationally (10,352nd) and the top 17% of Texas (310th).
The signals balance out across the profile, strengths against concerns: distance to an emergency room resides at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Modeled radon registers in the bottom 3.2% nationally, and subsidized affordable housing rests in the top 11.0% nationally. Distance to a community health center stands at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Set against that, modeled expected annual loss lies in the top 1.8% nationally, extreme heat lands in the top 2.6% nationally, and disaster risk sits in the top 3.0% nationally. Modeled humid heat is in the top 4.1% nationally, outer-floodplain exposure settles in the top 7.0% nationally, and modeled uninsured resides in the top 9.0% nationally.
Read against the ZIPs closest to it, expected annual loss runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. To spell things out, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Close by, ZIP 78132, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 84%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 75%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Disability
healthier than 71%
7%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 56%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 51%
11%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 17%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 7%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 76%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 77%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 71%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 67%
8%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 54%
13%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 37%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 71%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 61%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 72%
11%
Disability
healthier than 70%
7%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 57%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 57%
8%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 17%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 38%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
78123
Texasshares a border
Score 44.76
Closest healthier
78132
Texasshares a border
Score 61.88
Similar health profile
77493
Texas99% similar profile
Score 56.06
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 22.9% | 20.9–24.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.2% | 29.5–34.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.2% | 6.7–7.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.6% | 8.7–10.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.5% | 5.0–5.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.5% | 5.0–6.0 |
| Depression among adults | 21.9% | 19.6–24.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.1% | 10.0–12.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 32.6% | 29.9–35.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.9% | 30.7–39.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.9% | 2.7–3.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.3% | 8.7–12.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 16.1% | 14.7–17.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.8% | 72.5–77.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.0% | 72.3–77.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.0% | 84.7–87.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 61.2% | 57.4–64.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 60.3% | 57.4–63.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.0% | 65.9–77.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.0% | 16.7–21.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.6% | 10.4–13.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.0% | 21.4–26.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.8% | 31.7–40.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.9% | 17.2–20.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.3% | 14.9–17.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.5% | 11.4–13.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.9% | 12.7–15.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.2% | 25.5–30.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.9–7.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.7–8.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.5% | 11.2–13.7 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 3.1–3.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.9% | 4.5–5.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.4% (3.5–26.4%) n=1,869 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 16.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 22.3% (8.2–41.5%) n=1,862 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.2% (2.5–30.0%) n=1,881 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 36.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.9% (9.0–51.4%) n=1,881 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–9.4%) n=1,865 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–10.8%) n=1,868 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (75.0–97.3%) n=1,868 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 32.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 26.2% (8.8–40.3%) n=1,868 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.0% (46.4–92.3%) n=1,868 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 3.1% (0.0–9.0%) n=1,868 |
| Foreign-born population | 6.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 8.1% (0.1–26.4%) n=1,886 |
| Single-parent households | 44.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.5% (34.3–70.6%) n=1,861 |
| Population 65+ | 14.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 16.1% (8.6–30.1%) n=1,886 |
| Median age | 36.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 38.3 yr (30.9–52.3) n=1,866 |
| Median household income | $83,064 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $69,983 ($46,006–$112,413) n=1,737 |
| Median home value | $323,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $210,500 ($97,060–$429,760) n=1,693 |
| Median gross rent | $1,659 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,154 ($764–$1,815) n=1,508 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.8 yr ± 0.62 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.2 yr (75.1–81.7) n=1,772 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.62 years of 79.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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