ZIP Code 78209
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 39,197
- Median income
- $86,514
- Median home value
- $497,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.9%
- Land area
- 26.4 sq mi
1,486/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 78209 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 39,197. The median household income is $86,514, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $497,000, 79% above the US average. 60.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78209 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.4 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 39,197 residents, producing a population density of 1,486 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 78209 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78209 sits at $86,514 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $72,305. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $497,000 (101% above the state average) with median rent at $1,447 per month, and 50.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78209 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78209 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 78209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78209.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
335 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
254 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
199 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
175 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 78209?
38.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
8.1%
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?
$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
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?
23,033
Total Housing Units
20,328
Occupied Units
2,705
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78209 vs 78234 →
| 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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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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