Converse, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78109
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,603
- 638/sq mi High-density area
- $91,320
- Median income Above-median income area
- $252,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Converse pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 638
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78109 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78109 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Converse, Bexar County, Texas, with 34,603 residents across 54.3 square miles, a density of 638 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78109 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,320 (21% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,030. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $252,500 (2% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,723; 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78109 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 78109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Converse, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78109.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
39 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 78109, Converse, 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
34,603
Population
54.3
Area (sq mi)
638
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78109?
31.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
10.8%
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?
$91,320
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$34,030
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78109 ranks nationally
Converse, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$91,320 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
21,507housing units
21,507
Total Housing Units
20,801
Occupied Units
706
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,500
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,723
Median Rent
2008
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78109 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 219 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 254 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 308 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 310 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 309 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 458 business establishments in ZIP 78109, employing approximately 6,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $369,421,000.
458
Businesses
6,733
Employees
$369.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 61 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 78109 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78233
San Antonio (78233)
43,710 residents
- 78109
Converse (78109)
34,603 residents
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
31,917 residents
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
30,757 residents
- 78154
Schertz (78154)
30,347 residents
- 78239
San Antonio (78239)
28,736 residents
- 78148
Universal City (78148)
20,139 residents
- 78219 15,225
San Antonio (78219)
15,225 residents
- 78263 4,673
San Antonio (78263)
4,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78109 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78152
Saint Hedwig (78152)
$123,981 median income
- 78154
Schertz (78154)
$100,572 median income
- 78109
Converse (78109)
$91,320 median income
- 78263
San Antonio (78263)
$80,156 median income
- 78233
San Antonio (78233)
$76,421 median income
- 78148
Universal City (78148)
$74,783 median income
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
$71,128 median income
- 78239
San Antonio (78239)
$70,098 median income
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
$57,285 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78109 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78150 | Jbsa Randolph, TX | 11 | 3.1 mi |
| 78148 | Universal City, TX | 20,139 | 3.9 mi |
| 78244 | San Antonio, TX | 30,757 | 3.7 mi |
| 78154 | Schertz, TX | 30,347 | 4.3 mi |
| 78239 | San Antonio, TX | 28,736 | 4.7 mi |
| 78218 | San Antonio, TX | 31,917 | 6.6 mi |
| 78233 | San Antonio, TX | 43,710 | 6.3 mi |
| 78152 | Saint Hedwig, TX | 2,294 | 6.3 mi |
| 78219 | San Antonio, TX | 15,225 | 6.6 mi |
| 78263 | San Antonio, TX | 4,673 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78109, 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 (34,603 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 78109 in?
ZIP code 78109 (Converse) 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 78109?
ZIP code 78109 in Converse, TX has a population of 34,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78109?
The median household income in ZIP 78109 is $91,320, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78109?
The median home value in ZIP 78109 is $252,500, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78109?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78109 is White at 36.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78109?
ZIP code 78109 has 458 business establishments employing approximately 6,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78109?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78109 are: Other services (except public administration) (65), Construction (61), Retail trade (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78109?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78109 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78109?
In ZIP code 78109, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 78109?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78109 is 27.5 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 78109?
In ZIP code 78109, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78109?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78109 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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