New Braunfels 78130 Named the #1 ZIP Code in America for Movers
Gruene Hall, New Braunfels. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress.
New Braunfels just beat the whole country.
MovingPlace's mid-year 2026 migration report tracked 5.3 million moves across the U.S. in the first half of the year. The ZIP code that pulled in the most new residents was 78130. That's us. 2,930 households moved here between January and June.
78130 by the numbers
- #1 ZIP code in America for movers, H1 2026
- 2,930 relocations in six months
- Median home price: $296,300
- Median household income: about $83,000
Texas took over the list
Eight of the top 10 hottest ZIP codes in the country are in Texas. San Antonio's 78253 made it too, so two of the ten are right here in our corner of Central Texas.
- New Braunfels, TX (78130)
- McKinney, TX (75071)
- Leander, TX (78641)
- Katy, TX (77493)
- Winter Garden, FL (34787)
- Pflugerville, TX (78660)
- Cypress, TX (77433)
- Summerville, SC (29486)
- Aubrey, TX (76227)
- San Antonio, TX (78253)
Why people keep choosing New Braunfels
Location. We sit right between Austin and San Antonio, so you can work in either city and still come home to a smaller town.
Newer homes and more space. A lot of the growth is in new construction communities, where you get more house and more yard for the money than in either big city.
The math works. A median home price of $296,300 against a median household income of about $83,000 puts ownership within reach for a lot of families. In many fast-growing areas, those two numbers are much further apart.
The lifestyle. The Comal and Guadalupe rivers, Gruene, Landa Park and a downtown that still feels like a real town. People come for the price and stay for the weekends.
What this means if you're buying
Demand like this shows up in the most popular neighborhoods first. The good news is that new construction is keeping up, and I'm still seeing builders cover closing costs on select new homes. If you're planning a move, get your financing lined up early so you can act when the right house hits.
What this means if you're selling
Thousands of new households a year means steady buyer traffic. That doesn't mean any price works, though. Buyers here are comparing your home against brand-new construction, so pricing and presentation still decide how fast you sell.
Thinking about moving to New Braunfels?
I'm Allen Corona with Real Broker. I work out of New Braunfels and serve buyers, sellers and investors across Central Texas. Whether you're relocating from out of state or moving up across town, I'll give you the straight answer on neighborhoods, prices and timing.
Call or text (956) 489-9752, or email allensellstx@gmail.com.
Source: MovingPlace 2026 mid-year migration report, as reported by CultureMap San Antonio (July 2026).
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