Converse, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Converse? It is a small incorporated city in Bexar County, Texas, with an estimated 28,171 people according to our dataset. It lies at 29.509°N, 98.308°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Converse, TX?

What is the population of Converse, TX?

Converse has an estimated population of 28,171. That makes it the 119th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the 2nd largest of 31 places in Bexar County. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Converse is roughly 19.5 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Texas with a similar population include Big Spring (28,913), Greenville (28,827), Hutto (27,947), Colleyville (27,091), Alvin (26,723). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Converse differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Converse?

Converse has about 3,331 people per square mile (1,286 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 93% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Converse use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Converse: 78109. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Converse in?

Converse is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Hobbs, NM, about 363 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Converse located in Texas?

Converse lies in the central part of Texas, at 29.509° north latitude and 98.308° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 64 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Carlyss, LA, roughly 299 miles to the east, which shows how near Converse is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is San Antonio, TX, 13 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Converse, TX?

The closest listed place to Converse is Universal City, TX, 3.0 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Converse in?

Converse is in Bexar County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48029. The county contains 31 places in our data, 15 of which have their own page here and 16 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include San Antonio (2,049,293), Timberwood Park (24,978), Universal City (20,890), Live Oak (16,499), Leon Valley (12,306). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Converse from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Converse is closest to Houston, TX at about 176 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,572 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Converse?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Converse: Converse, IN (1,222), Converse, SC (570), Converse, LA (433). When you search for Converse, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Converse in Bexar County, Texas.

Planning a move to Converse?

If you are weighing Converse, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.