Balcones Heights, Texas
Balcones Heights: City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
About
Balcones Heights is a city located in the county of Bexar in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,941 and a population density of 1,797 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,117 inhabitants.
The city was created 78 years ago in 1947.
Quick Facts about Balcones Heights
| Population | 3,117 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Postal code | 78201 |
| Phone Area Codes | 210 |
| Area | 1.64 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.4880,-98.5517 |
| Altitude | 830 feet / 253 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1948 (78 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 21:19:43 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,905 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Balcones Heights is located at 29°29'17"N 98°33'6"W (29.4880100, -98.5516900).
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Weather
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The population of Balcones Heights increased by 5.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,941 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,801 | -5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,832 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,860 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,899 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,244 | 10.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,279 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,289 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,296 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,296 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,117 | -5.74% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Balcones Heights, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246415 | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 | San Antonio (TX) | 78201 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Balcones Heights, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS | San Antonio Station | 350 Hoefgen Street | RAIL |
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Balcones Heights.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Post Office | San Antonio (TX) | 78201 |
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|---|---|---|
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Distance to Other Cities
Balcones Heights distances to largest Texas cities