ZIP Code 78109
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Converse · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 34,603
- Median income
- $91,320
- Median home value
- $252,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 54.3 sq mi
638/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.7
Chicago
ZIP code 78109 in Converse, Texas has a population of 34,603. The median household income is $91,320, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $252,500, 9% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.3 square miles in Converse, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 34,603 residents, producing a population density of 638 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78109 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78109 sits at $91,320 (21% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,030. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $252,500 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,723 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78109 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,030
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78109 vs 78150 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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