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| City | Balcones Heights |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.488009 |
| Longitude | -98.551686 |
| Population | 2,715 |
| Density | 1606.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78201 |
| Area Code | 210, 726 |
| County Seat | San Antonio |
| School District | San Antonio Independent School District |
Balcones Heights is a locality in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,715. The population density is 1606.9 people per km². Balcones Heights is located at 29.4880°N, 98.5517°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78201.
Balcones Heights emerges as a concentrated pocket of urban vitality amidst the vast, sun-drenched plains of South Texas. It lies 4.1 miles east of Leon Valley, TX (from Leon Valley, TX: bearing 97°T), and is situated 5.6 miles northwest of San Antonio. The land here carries the quiet weight of the interior, where the air often holds a dry, shimmering heat that softens the edges of the horizon. Martinez Creek wanders through the periphery, a modest ribbon of water that anchors the local topography, while the distant, hazy silhouette of the Edwards Plateau serves as a faint, geologic memory on the far western skyline. Within the immediate landscape, Balcones Heights City Park / Rogiers Park offers a small, green sanctuary where the sunlight filters through the canopy in sharp, clear patterns, providing a respite from the steady pulse of nearby thoroughfares. Commerce and history define the character of Balcones Heights, which developed as a distinct enclave of industry and retail growth. The local economy thrives on the energy of its vibrant shopping districts and central business corridors, reflecting a pragmatic adaptation to the demands of a modern Texan landscape. Residents find a familiar rhythm in the daily movement of the locality, far removed from the damp atmosphere of the distant coast. While the serene waters of Woodlawn Lake remain a brief distance away, the spirit of the place is found in the intersection of asphalt and oak, where the persistence of the regional climate dictates a life lived largely under an expansive, brilliant sky.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Balcones Heights, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.488009, -98.551686. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Balcones Heights and Bexar County.
Detailed location data for Balcones Heights includes the ZIP code (78201), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bexar County (San Antonio), and school district assignment (San Antonio Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Balcones Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |