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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
$55,028
Median income
$189,400
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th 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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,435. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. Median home value sits at $189,400 (23% below the state average), median rent at $1,159 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 78210 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 78210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78210.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78210?

35.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 37.9%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,354

Total Housing Units

11,795

Occupied Units

2,559

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$189,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78210 ranks #2 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 78210 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 78210 ranks #4 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.