Windcrest Texas Map

About Windcrest, Texas

Windcrest is a locality in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,820. The population density is 1044.4 people per km². Windcrest is located at 29.5155°N, 98.3803°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78239.

Windcrest sprawls across the rolling landscape of Bexar County, a place where the vast Texas sky feels close enough to touch. It lies 3.9 miles west of Converse, TX (from Converse, TX: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-east of San Antonio. The land here, a tapestry of scrub oak and mesquite, slopes gently, hinting at the ancient waterways that once carved these contours. In the late afternoon, the sun bleeds a warm, golden light across the fields, catching the dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the scattered homes. It is a place where the wind, when it stirs, carries the scent of dry earth and distant wildflowers, a constant, subtle reminder of the wildness that persists beneath the veneer of suburban life. The story of Windcrest is one of quiet growth, its roots entwined with the post-war expansion that shaped so much of this region. While not a place of grand historical monuments, its character is defined by the steady rhythm of everyday life and the enduring spirit of its residents. The local economy, once perhaps more agrarian, has diversified, finding its pulse in the service industries and small businesses that cater to the needs of its populace. There are no dramatic mountain vistas or roaring rivers here, but rather a subtle beauty in the enduring landscape and the communal bonds forged over decades, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived at a more measured pace.

About This Windcrest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Windcrest, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.515508, -98.380292. 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 Windcrest and Bexar County.

Detailed location data for Windcrest includes the ZIP code (78239), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bexar County (San Antonio), and school district assignment (North East 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 Windcrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.