San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78207
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,514
- 2,927/sq mi High-density area
- $32,472
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,927
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78207 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78207 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 55,514 residents across 19.0 square miles, a density of 2,927 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78207 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,472 (57% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,875. Economic pressure is pronounced: 42.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,700 (57% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $907; owner occupancy is 40.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78207 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 78207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78207.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
51 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 78207, 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
55,514
Population
19.0
Area (sq mi)
2,927
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78207?
32.8
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
19.2%
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?
$32,472
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$15,875
Per Capita Income
42.2%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78207 ranks nationally
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$32,472 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,637housing units
18,637
Total Housing Units
16,574
Occupied Units
2,063
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$907
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 631 business establishments in ZIP 78207, employing approximately 14,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $686,122,000.
631
Businesses
14,917
Employees
$686.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 44 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.9% |
| Information | 10 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.9% |
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 78207 vs 78225 →
ZIP 78207 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
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
45,307 residents
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
36,929 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
- 78226 6,648
San Antonio (78226)
6,648 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78207 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78215
San Antonio (78215)
$84,437 median income
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
$62,801 median income
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
$47,121 median income
- 78225
San Antonio (78225)
$46,955 median income
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
$42,772 median income
- 78205
San Antonio (78205)
$38,964 median income
- 78203
San Antonio (78203)
$35,536 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78207 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78225 | San Antonio, TX | 13,025 | 2.4 mi |
| 78204 | San Antonio, TX | 11,125 | 1.9 mi |
| 78205 | San Antonio, TX | 1,453 | 2.4 mi |
| 78237 | San Antonio, TX | 36,929 | 2.6 mi |
| 78201 | San Antonio, TX | 45,307 | 3.2 mi |
| 78215 | San Antonio, TX | 1,150 | 3.0 mi |
| 78202 | San Antonio, TX | 11,691 | 3.9 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 4.0 mi |
| 78212 | San Antonio, TX | 28,415 | 3.5 mi |
| 78226 | San Antonio, TX | 6,648 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78207, 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 (55,514 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 78207 in?
ZIP code 78207 (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 78207?
ZIP code 78207 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 55,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78207?
The median household income in ZIP 78207 is $32,472, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78207?
The median home value in ZIP 78207 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78207 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78207?
ZIP code 78207 has 631 business establishments employing approximately 14,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78207 are: Retail trade (101), Health care and social assistance (98), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78207?
In ZIP code 78207, 40.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 78207?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78207 is 26.0 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 78207?
In ZIP code 78207, approximately 40.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78207 is 42.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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