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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78213

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

40,396
1,948/sq mi
$55,884
Median income
$216,400
Median home value
22.4%
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, mixed-tenure area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,948
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78213 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 40,396 residents across 20.7 square miles, a density of 1,948 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78213 reports a modest median household income of $55,884 (26% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,347. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $216,400 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,186 monthly, and 48.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78213 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 78213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78213.

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 78213, 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

40,396

Population

20.7

Area (sq mi)

1,948

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78213?

37.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

18.1%

Foreign-Born

White 30.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%

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?

$55,884

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,347

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78213 ranks nationally

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

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

$55,884 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

18,120

Total Housing Units

16,239

Occupied Units

1,881

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.8%
Renter 51.2%

$216,400

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,186

Median Rent

1969

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78213 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 230
2021 +9.4% 251
2022 +17.8% 296
2023 +6.7% 316
2024 +0.7% 318

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 738 business establishments in ZIP 78213, employing approximately 11,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $433,055,000.

738

Businesses

11,441

Employees

$433.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 108 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 108 14.6%
Retail trade 83 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 76 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 67 9.1%
Construction 60 8.1%
Finance and insurance 59 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 7.3%
Wholesale trade 14 1.9%
Educational services 14 1.9%
Information 13 1.8%
Manufacturing 11 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 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 78213 vs 78201 →

ZIP 78213 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 78213 ranks #4 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 78213 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 78213 ranks #8 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
78201 San Antonio, TX 45,307 3.3 mi
78216 San Antonio, TX 40,267 2.5 mi
78229 San Antonio, TX 28,804 3.0 mi
78230 San Antonio, TX 39,089 2.8 mi
78248 San Antonio, TX 13,638 5.1 mi
78231 San Antonio, TX 7,906 4.4 mi
78212 San Antonio, TX 28,415 4.1 mi
78240 San Antonio, TX 51,111 5.1 mi
78209 San Antonio, TX 39,197 4.5 mi
78207 San Antonio, TX 55,514 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 56,511
78207 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 55,514
78250 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 54,903
78240 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 51,111
78223 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 50,637

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78213 in? ▼
ZIP code 78213 (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 78213? ▼
ZIP code 78213 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 40,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78213? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78213 is $55,884, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78213? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78213 is $216,400, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78213? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78213 is Two or More Ethnicities at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78213? ▼
ZIP code 78213 has 738 business establishments employing approximately 11,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78213? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78213 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (108), Health care and social assistance (108), Retail trade (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78213? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78213 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 78213? ▼
In ZIP code 78213, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 78213? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78213 is 22.5 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 78213? ▼
In ZIP code 78213, approximately 48.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78213? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78213 is 21.0% 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.