San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78205
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,453
- 471/sq mi High-density area
- $38,964
- Median income Below-median income area
- $604,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 471
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78205 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78205 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to just 1,453 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 471 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78205 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,964 (48% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,521. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $604,600 (144% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 9.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,276.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78205 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 78205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78205.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
274 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
198 establishments
- Retail trade 104
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 98
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 59
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 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 78205, 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
1,453
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
471
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78205?
43.9
Median Age
70.6%
Male
29.4%
Female
14.1%
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?
$38,964
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$40,521
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78205 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)
$38,964 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
1,867housing units
1,867
Total Housing Units
1,237
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
1.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$604,600
Median Home Value
+144% vs state ZIP avg
$1,276
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 987 business establishments in ZIP 78205, employing approximately 27,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,505,672,000.
987
Businesses
27,450
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 274 | 27.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 198 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 9.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.7% |
| Information | 26 | 2.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 0.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 78205 vs 78215 →
ZIP 78205 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
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
28,415 residents
- 78225 13,025
San Antonio (78225)
13,025 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 78205 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78205 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
- 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
- 78225
San Antonio (78225)
$46,955 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 78205 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78215 | San Antonio, TX | 1,150 | 1.3 mi |
| 78202 | San Antonio, TX | 11,691 | 1.5 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 1.7 mi |
| 78204 | San Antonio, TX | 11,125 | 1.8 mi |
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 55,514 | 2.4 mi |
| 78208 | San Antonio, TX | 3,736 | 2.0 mi |
| 78212 | San Antonio, TX | 28,415 | 2.9 mi |
| 78210 | San Antonio, TX | 36,865 | 2.3 mi |
| 78225 | San Antonio, TX | 13,025 | 3.4 mi |
| 78234 | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX | 7,126 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78205, 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 (1,453 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 78205 in?
ZIP code 78205 (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 78205?
ZIP code 78205 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 1,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78205?
The median household income in ZIP 78205 is $38,964, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78205?
The median home value in ZIP 78205 is $604,600, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78205 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78205?
ZIP code 78205 has 987 business establishments employing approximately 27,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78205 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (274), Accommodation and food services (198), Retail trade (104). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78205?
In ZIP code 78205, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78205?
In ZIP code 78205, approximately 9.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78205 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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