PlainZIP

San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78204

Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,125
1,628/sq mi
$60,255
Median income
$173,100
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,628
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 11,125 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 1,628 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78204 reports a modest median household income of $60,255 (20% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,297. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. Median home value sits at $173,100 (30% below the state average), median rent at $1,481 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78204 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 78204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78204.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 78204, 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

11,125

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

1,628

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78204?

36.2

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 80.1%

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?

$60,255

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$36,297

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78204 ranks nationally

San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,255 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,402

Total Housing Units

5,103

Occupied Units

1,299

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.3%
Renter 54.7%

$173,100

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,481

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 262 business establishments in ZIP 78204, employing approximately 8,463 people with a combined annual payroll of $653,915,000.

262

Businesses

8,463

Employees

$653.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 21.4%
Accommodation and food services 47 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 29 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 24 9.2%
Retail trade 21 8.0%
Wholesale trade 13 5.0%
Manufacturing 12 4.6%
Construction 11 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.8%
Finance and insurance 9 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Information 3 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 78204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78204 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78204 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78225 San Antonio, TX 13,025 1.7 mi
78205 San Antonio, TX 1,453 1.8 mi
78207 San Antonio, TX 55,514 1.9 mi
78210 San Antonio, TX 36,865 2.4 mi
78203 San Antonio, TX 6,099 2.8 mi
78215 San Antonio, TX 1,150 3.0 mi
78202 San Antonio, TX 11,691 3.1 mi
78212 San Antonio, TX 28,415 4.3 mi
78208 San Antonio, TX 3,736 3.7 mi
78237 San Antonio, TX 36,929 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
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Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
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Pop: 56,511
78207 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 55,514
78250 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 54,903
78240 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 51,111
78223 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 50,637

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78204 in? ▼
ZIP code 78204 (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 78204? ▼
ZIP code 78204 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 11,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78204 is $60,255, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78204 is $173,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78204 is Two or More Ethnicities at 43.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78204? ▼
ZIP code 78204 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 8,463 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78204 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (56), Accommodation and food services (47), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78204? ▼
In ZIP code 78204, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 78204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78204 is 21.6 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 78204? ▼
In ZIP code 78204, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78204 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.