San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78202
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,691
- 1,942/sq mi High-density area
- $47,478
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,942
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 11,691 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 1,942 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78202 reports a modest median household income of $47,478 (37% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,956. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Median home value is $234,700 (5% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,275; 55.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78202 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 78202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78202.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 78202, San Antonio, 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
11,691
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
1,942
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78202?
38.8
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
17.1%
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?
$47,478
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$33,956
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78202 ranks among Texas ZIPs
San Antonio, 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)
$47,478 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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
5,408housing units
5,408
Total Housing Units
4,321
Occupied Units
1,087
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,700
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,275
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 168 business establishments in ZIP 78202, employing approximately 2,080 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,609,000.
168
Businesses
2,080
Employees
$92.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.8% |
| Information | 8 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.8% |
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 78202 vs 78208 →
ZIP 78202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78207
San Antonio (78207)
55,514 residents
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
39,197 residents
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
28,415 residents
- 78202 11,691
San Antonio (78202)
11,691 residents
- 78204 11,125
San Antonio (78204)
11,125 residents
- 78234 7,126
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (78234)
7,126 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
- 78208 3,736
San Antonio (78208)
3,736 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78202 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78234
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (78234)
$100,662 median income
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
$86,514 median income
- 78215
San Antonio (78215)
$84,437 median income
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
$62,801 median income
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78205 $38,964
San Antonio (78205)
$38,964 median income
- 78203 $35,536
San Antonio (78203)
$35,536 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78202 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78208 | San Antonio, TX | 3,736 | 0.8 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 0.9 mi |
| 78205 | San Antonio, TX | 1,453 | 1.5 mi |
| 78215 | San Antonio, TX | 1,150 | 1.5 mi |
| 78210 | San Antonio, TX | 36,865 | 2.2 mi |
| 78234 | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX | 7,126 | 2.6 mi |
| 78209 | San Antonio, TX | 39,197 | 4.2 mi |
| 78204 | San Antonio, TX | 11,125 | 3.1 mi |
| 78212 | San Antonio, TX | 28,415 | 3.2 mi |
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 55,514 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78202, 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 (11,691 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 78202 in?
ZIP code 78202 (San Antonio) 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 78202?
ZIP code 78202 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 11,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78202?
The median household income in ZIP 78202 is $47,478, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78202?
The median home value in ZIP 78202 is $234,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78202 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78202?
ZIP code 78202 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 2,080 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78202 are: Retail trade (25), Accommodation and food services (24), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78202?
In ZIP code 78202, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 78202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78202 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78202?
In ZIP code 78202, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78202 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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