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 High-density area
- $86,514
- Median income Above-median income area
- $497,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78209 (San Antonio, TX) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.4 in 2023 to 344.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,305. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $497,000 (101% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,447; 50.0% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78209 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 78209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,033housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 78209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
45,307 residents
- 78216
San Antonio (78216)
40,267 residents
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
39,197 residents
- 78217
San Antonio (78217)
32,165 residents
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
31,917 residents
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
28,415 residents
- 78202 11,691
San Antonio (78202)
11,691 residents
- 78234 7,126
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (78234)
7,126 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78209 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78209 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
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
$86,514 median income
- 78215
San Antonio (78215)
$84,437 median income
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
$62,801 median income
- 78217
San Antonio (78217)
$60,988 median income
- 78216
San Antonio (78216)
$59,110 median income
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
$57,285 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
$47,121 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78209, 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 (39,197 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 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.
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