Market Overview for Zip Code 78132
There are 56 active listings in Zip Code 78132 with a median list price of $667K and a median sold price of $569K.
Homes average 130 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 22 homes have sold, with 145 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $279.
About Zip Code 78132
The 78132 ZIP code covers the western, Hill Country side of New Braunfels, in Comal County, Texas. It is one of the larger and faster-growing ZIP codes in the New Braunfels area, with a population of roughly 41,000, and it stretches west and northwest from the city across rolling, oak-covered terrain along the State Highway 46 and US-281 corridors.
Much of the master-planned growth on the west side of New Braunfels falls within 78132, including large communities such as Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Meyer Ranch, Copper Ridge, and Havenwood at Hunters Crossing. These range from gated custom-home neighborhoods to amenity-rich master plans, set among the hills between New Braunfels and Canyon Lake.
State Highway 46 runs through the ZIP, with Interstate 35 to the east on the edge of New Braunfels, Loop 337 looping the central city, and US-281 heading west toward Spring Branch and Bulverde. That road network places 78132 within reach of both San Antonio, to the south, and San Marcos and Austin, to the north.
Because it spans a large area, 78132 is served by two public school districts — Comal Independent School District, with campuses such as Comal Creek Elementary, and New Braunfels Independent School District, which operates Veramendi Elementary within the community of the same name. The area's recreation reflects its Hill Country setting: the Guadalupe River, the Gruene Historic District, Landa Park and the spring-fed Comal River, and Natural Bridge Caverns are all within or near the ZIP, along with the wineries of the surrounding Hill Country.
Housing across 78132 ranges from established neighborhoods closer to the city to large-lot and gated communities in the hills to the west, reflecting the ZIP's rapid growth over the past decade. Its position along State Highway 46 puts residents within roughly a 30- to 35-mile drive of San Antonio to the south and a similar distance from San Marcos to the north, and the mix of new master-planned development and Hill Country acreage has made it one of the most active growth areas in Comal County.
Living in Zip Code 78132
Everyday life in 78132 is organized around the State Highway 46 and US-281 corridors on the west side of New Braunfels, with Interstate 35 to the east providing the main route south toward San Antonio and north toward San Marcos and Austin. The ZIP's mix of master-planned communities and Hill Country acreage gives it a suburban-meets-rural character.
Shopping and services are concentrated along the SH-46 corridor and throughout New Braunfels, with H-E-B and other retailers serving the area. Major medical care is available at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa and Resolute Health hospitals in New Braunfels, both a short drive east, and workforce and higher-education options are available at the Central Texas Technology Center and TSTC campus in the city.
Recreation is a defining feature of this part of New Braunfels. The Guadalupe River offers tubing and paddling, the historic Gruene district provides live music and dining, and Landa Park at the Comal Springs headwaters adds a spring-fed pool and trails. Natural Bridge Caverns and the surrounding Texas Hill Country wineries round out the options, and the master-planned communities within the ZIP add their own pools, trails, sports courts, and amenity centers close to home.
Things to Do in Zip Code 78132
- Guadalupe River recreation: The Guadalupe River near New Braunfels is a popular spot for tubing, paddling, and float trips.
- Gruene Historic District: A historic riverside district in New Braunfels with live music at Gruene Hall, shopping, dining, and river outfitters.
- Landa Park & Comal River: A New Braunfels city park at the spring-fed Comal Springs, with a spring-fed pool, trails, a miniature train, and paddle boats.
- Natural Bridge Caverns: A commercial cavern system between San Antonio and New Braunfels, offering guided tours of large underground formations.
- Hill Country wineries: The Texas Hill Country wine trail runs through the US-281 and SH-46 corridors west of New Braunfels.
- Master-planned community amenities: Communities within the ZIP, such as Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, and Meyer Ranch, offer pools, trails, and amenity centers.
Major Employers in Zip Code 78132
- Comal ISD (Education): Comal Independent School District is one of the largest employers in Comal County, with campuses across the area.
- New Braunfels ISD (Education): New Braunfels Independent School District serves the central New Braunfels area and is a major public employer.
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – New Braunfels (Healthcare): A general hospital in New Braunfels, part of the CHRISTUS Health system, serving Comal County.
- Resolute Health Hospital (Healthcare): A hospital and medical campus in New Braunfels providing acute and specialty care.
- Rush Enterprises (Commercial vehicles): A commercial-truck dealership group headquartered in New Braunfels and among the area's larger private employers.
Zip Code 78132 Schools
The 78132 ZIP code is served by two public school districts: Comal Independent School District, with campuses such as Comal Creek Elementary, and New Braunfels Independent School District, which operates Veramendi Elementary. Higher-education options include the Central Texas Technology Center and a TSTC campus in New Braunfels.
Higher Education
- Central Texas Technology Center - A workforce and technical training center in New Braunfels operated with the Alamo Colleges District, also hosting a TSTC campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What area does the 78132 ZIP code cover?
78132 covers the western, Hill Country side of New Braunfels in Comal County, one of the area's larger and faster-growing ZIP codes.
What communities are in 78132?
Master-planned communities in 78132 include Vintage Oaks, Veramendi, Meyer Ranch, Copper Ridge, and Havenwood at Hunters Crossing.
What school districts serve 78132?
Both Comal Independent School District and New Braunfels Independent School District serve parts of the 78132 ZIP code.
What is the population of 78132?
The 78132 ZIP code has a population of roughly 41,000 based on recent American Community Survey estimates.
What is there to do in 78132?
Nearby options include Guadalupe River tubing, the Gruene Historic District, Landa Park, Natural Bridge Caverns, and Hill Country wineries.