Atascosa, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78002
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,255
- 77/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,744
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atascosa pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 77
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78002 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atascosa, Bexar County, Texas, home to 8,255 residents across 107.5 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78002 reports a modest median household income of $66,744 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,894. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $210,700 (15% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,202; 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atascosa, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78002.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78002, Atascosa, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,255
Population
107.5
Area (sq mi)
77
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78002?
34.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
16.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,744
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$30,894
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78002 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Atascosa, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,744 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,306housing units
2,306
Total Housing Units
2,091
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
3.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,202
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 78002, employing approximately 354 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,886,000.
72
Businesses
354
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 26.4% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 19.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78002 vs 78252 →
ZIP 78002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78245
San Antonio (78245)
56,511 residents
- 78242
San Antonio (78242)
31,395 residents
- 78236 10,392
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
10,392 residents
- 78002 8,255
Atascosa (78002)
8,255 residents
- 78073 8,171
Von Ormy (78073)
8,171 residents
- 78252 7,372
San Antonio (78252)
7,372 residents
- 78009 7,255
Castroville (78009)
7,255 residents
- 78052 6,388
Lytle (78052)
6,388 residents
- 78059 5,387
Natalia (78059)
5,387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78002 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78009
Castroville (78009)
$103,125 median income
- 78039
La Coste (78039)
$96,250 median income
- 78245
San Antonio (78245)
$90,029 median income
- 78252
San Antonio (78252)
$85,518 median income
- 78069
Somerset (78069)
$75,625 median income
- 78059
Natalia (78059)
$74,940 median income
- 78052
Lytle (78052)
$71,429 median income
- 78073
Von Ormy (78073)
$69,635 median income
- 78236
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
$69,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78002 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78252 | San Antonio, TX | 7,372 | 4.5 mi |
| 78052 | Lytle, TX | 6,388 | 5.9 mi |
| 78039 | La Coste, TX | 1,657 | 5.9 mi |
| 78245 | San Antonio, TX | 56,511 | 8.4 mi |
| 78069 | Somerset, TX | 5,137 | 7.5 mi |
| 78073 | Von Ormy, TX | 8,171 | 7.6 mi |
| 78236 | Jbsa Lackland, TX | 10,392 | 8.7 mi |
| 78059 | Natalia, TX | 5,387 | 8.9 mi |
| 78242 | San Antonio, TX | 31,395 | 9.2 mi |
| 78009 | Castroville, TX | 7,255 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78002, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,255 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78002 in?
ZIP code 78002 (Atascosa) is located in Bexar County, Texas. Bexar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bexar-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78002?
ZIP code 78002 in Atascosa, TX has a population of 8,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78002?
The median household income in ZIP 78002 is $66,744, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78002?
The median home value in ZIP 78002 is $210,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78002 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78002?
ZIP code 78002 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78002 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (14), Transportation and warehousing (12). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78002?
In ZIP code 78002, 45.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78002 is 33.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78002?
In ZIP code 78002, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78002 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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