Elmendorf, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78112
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,941
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,988
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elmendorf pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78112 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78112 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmendorf, Bexar County, Texas, home to 7,941 residents across 130.8 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78112 reports a modest median household income of $54,988 (27% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,867. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,400 (47% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,319; owner occupancy is 91.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78112 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 78112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmendorf, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78112.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 8
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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 78112, Elmendorf, 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
7,941
Population
130.8
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78112?
43.9
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
14.5%
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?
$54,988
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$26,867
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78112 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Elmendorf, 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)
$54,988 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
3,799housing units
3,799
Total Housing Units
3,617
Occupied Units
182
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,400
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,319
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 88 business establishments in ZIP 78112, employing approximately 1,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,979,000.
88
Businesses
1,122
Employees
$85.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 23.9% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 3.4% |
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 78112 vs 78223 →
ZIP 78112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78223
San Antonio (78223)
50,637 residents
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
35,990 residents
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
23,341 residents
- 78264 12,339
San Antonio (78264)
12,339 residents
- 78112 7,941
Elmendorf (78112)
7,941 residents
- 78101 7,898
Adkins (78101)
7,898 residents
- 78263 4,673
San Antonio (78263)
4,673 residents
- 78050 767
Leming (78050)
767 residents
- 78235 357
San Antonio (78235)
357 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78112 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78101
Adkins (78101)
$111,280 median income
- 78263
San Antonio (78263)
$80,156 median income
- 78050
Leming (78050)
$74,205 median income
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
$63,811 median income
- 78235
San Antonio (78235)
$62,863 median income
- 78112
Elmendorf (78112)
$54,988 median income
- 78264
San Antonio (78264)
$54,409 median income
- 78223
San Antonio (78223)
$52,088 median income
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
$44,902 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78112 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78223 | San Antonio, TX | 50,637 | 7.0 mi |
| 78264 | San Antonio, TX | 12,339 | 8.0 mi |
| 78221 | San Antonio, TX | 35,990 | 7.9 mi |
| 78235 | San Antonio, TX | 357 | 10.2 mi |
| 78263 | San Antonio, TX | 4,673 | 10.8 mi |
| 78214 | San Antonio, TX | 23,341 | 9.8 mi |
| 78050 | Leming, TX | 767 | 11.9 mi |
| 78101 | Adkins, TX | 7,898 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78112, 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 (7,941 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 78112 in?
ZIP code 78112 (Elmendorf) 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 78112?
ZIP code 78112 in Elmendorf, TX has a population of 7,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78112?
The median household income in ZIP 78112 is $54,988, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78112?
The median home value in ZIP 78112 is $131,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78112 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78112?
ZIP code 78112 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 1,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78112 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (16), Manufacturing (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78112?
In ZIP code 78112, 40.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 78112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78112 is 31.7 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 78112?
In ZIP code 78112, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78112 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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