San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78210
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,865
- 1,914/sq mi High-density area
- $55,028
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.9%
- 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 below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,914
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78210 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 78210 (San Antonio, TX) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 383.9 in 2023 to 393.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 36,865 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 1,914 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78210 reports a modest median household income of $55,028 (27% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,435. The poverty rate is 25.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,400 (23% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,159; owner occupancy is 60.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78210 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 78210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78210.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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 78210, 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
36,865
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
1,914
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78210?
35.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
14.6%
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?
$55,028
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$25,435
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78210 ranks nationally
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,028 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
14,354housing units
14,354
Total Housing Units
11,795
Occupied Units
2,559
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,159
Median Rent
1947
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
393
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+293%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78210 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +293% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 304 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 334 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 393 |
| 2023 | -2.3% | 384 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 393 |
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 362 business establishments in ZIP 78210, employing approximately 3,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,181,000.
362
Businesses
3,882
Employees
$171.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 27 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 78210 vs 78203 →
ZIP 78210 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
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
23,341 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
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
- 78208 3,736
San Antonio (78208)
3,736 residents
- 78205 1,453
San Antonio (78205)
1,453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78210 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78210 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
- 78235
San Antonio (78235)
$62,863 median income
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78225
San Antonio (78225)
$46,955 median income
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
$44,902 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 78210 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 1.4 mi |
| 78202 | San Antonio, TX | 11,691 | 2.2 mi |
| 78204 | San Antonio, TX | 11,125 | 2.4 mi |
| 78205 | San Antonio, TX | 1,453 | 2.3 mi |
| 78208 | San Antonio, TX | 3,736 | 3.0 mi |
| 78215 | San Antonio, TX | 1,150 | 3.3 mi |
| 78225 | San Antonio, TX | 13,025 | 3.8 mi |
| 78235 | San Antonio, TX | 357 | 3.7 mi |
| 78214 | San Antonio, TX | 23,341 | 4.8 mi |
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 55,514 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78210, 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 (36,865 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 78210 in?
ZIP code 78210 (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 78210?
ZIP code 78210 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 36,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78210?
The median household income in ZIP 78210 is $55,028, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78210?
The median home value in ZIP 78210 is $189,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78210 is White at 37.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 83.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78210?
ZIP code 78210 has 362 business establishments employing approximately 3,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78210 are: Accommodation and food services (64), Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78210 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 293%. 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 78210?
In ZIP code 78210, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 78210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78210 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78210?
In ZIP code 78210, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78210 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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