Somerset Texas Map

About Somerset, Texas

Somerset is a locality in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,005. The population density is 395.8 people per km². Somerset is located at 29.2264°N, 98.6578°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78069.

Somerset lies under a wide Texas sky, a place where the land rolls gently, hinting at the distant, hazy hills. It lies 16.9 miles south-west of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 216°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east of Lytle. Oak trees, some gnarled and ancient, punctuate the landscape, their branches reaching out like weathered arms, offering shade that feels thick and cool even on the warmest days. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild grasses that carpet the open spaces. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the sparse buildings and quiet roads in a warm, almost liquid glow, a fleeting beauty that seems to seep into the very soul of Somerset. This corner of Bexar County has a history etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of those who have worked the land. Once a place sustained by ranching and the bounty of the soil, Somerset's economy has shifted, though echoes of its agricultural past remain in the broad fields that still flank the main thoroughfares. The presence of the nearby military installations has also shaped its character, bringing a steady influx of people and a subtle, underlying hum of activity that contrasts with the prevailing stillness. There's a sense of continuity here, a feeling that life unfolds at its own deliberate pace, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its residents.

About This Somerset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Somerset, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.22635, -98.657798. 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 Somerset and Bexar County.

Detailed location data for Somerset includes the ZIP code (78069), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bexar County (San Antonio), and school district assignment (Somerset 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 Somerset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.