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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78209

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

39,197
1,486/sq mi
$86,514
Median income
$497,000
Median home value
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,486
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 39,197 residents across 26.4 square miles, a density of 1,486 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78209 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,514 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $72,305. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $497,000 for a typical home value (101% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,447 a month; 50.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 78209 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bexar County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78209.

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 78209, 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

39,197

Population

26.4

Area (sq mi)

1,486

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78209?

38.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%

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?

$86,514

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$72,305

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78209 ranks nationally

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

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

$86,514 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.9%

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

What does housing look like?

23,033

Total Housing Units

20,328

Occupied Units

2,705

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.0%
Renter 50.0%

$497,000

Median Home Value

+101% vs state

$1,447

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

344

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+244%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78209 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 261
2021 +8.4% 283
2022 +12.3% 318
2023 +4.0% 330
2024 +4.2% 344

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,858 business establishments in ZIP 78209, employing approximately 27,895 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,396,365,000.

1,858

Businesses

27,895

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 335 18.0%
Health care and social assistance 254 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 199 10.7%
Retail trade 184 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 175 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 163 8.8%
Finance and insurance 148 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 83 4.5%
Construction 66 3.5%
Wholesale trade 49 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 38 2.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 29 1.6%
Educational services 29 1.6%
Information 25 1.4%
Manufacturing 20 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 13 0.7%
Industries not classified 5 0.3%

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 78209 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 78209 ranks #3 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 78209 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 78209 ranks #2 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
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 7,126 2.2 mi
78208 San Antonio, TX 3,736 3.4 mi
78218 San Antonio, TX 31,917 3.3 mi
78212 San Antonio, TX 28,415 2.7 mi
78202 San Antonio, TX 11,691 4.2 mi
78215 San Antonio, TX 1,150 3.6 mi
78203 San Antonio, TX 6,099 5.1 mi
78216 San Antonio, TX 40,267 3.8 mi
78217 San Antonio, TX 32,165 4.2 mi
78201 San Antonio, TX 45,307 4.5 mi

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Pop: 54,903
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Pop: 50,637

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78209 in? ▼
ZIP code 78209 (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 78209? ▼
ZIP code 78209 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 39,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78209 is $86,514, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78209 is $497,000, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78209 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78209? ▼
ZIP code 78209 has 1,858 business establishments employing approximately 27,895 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78209 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (335), Health care and social assistance (254), Accommodation and food services (199). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78209 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78209? ▼
In ZIP code 78209, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.9% 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 78209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78209 is 18.3 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 78209? ▼
In ZIP code 78209, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78209 is 9.3% 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.