ZIP Code 78205

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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas

Population
1,453

471/sq mi

Median income
$38,964

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$604,600

▲ 117% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.7%

Median age 43.9

Land area
3.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 78205 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 1,453. The median household income is $38,964, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $604,600, 117% above the US average. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.1 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 1,453 residents, producing a population density of 471 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 78205 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78205 sits at $38,964 (48% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,521. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $604,600 (144% above the state average) with median rent at $1,276 per month, and 9.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78205 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 78205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78205.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,453

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

471

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78205?

43.9

Median Age

70.6%

Male

29.4%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%

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

$40,521

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,867

Total Housing Units

1,237

Occupied Units

630

Vacant Units

1.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.3%
Renter 90.7%

$604,600

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$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 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

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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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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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