ZIP Code 78214

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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas

Population
23,341

672/sq mi

Median income
$44,902

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$128,800

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.1%

Median age 37.8

Land area
34.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 78214 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 23,341. The median household income is $44,902, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $128,800, 54% below the US average. 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78214 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.7 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 23,341 residents, producing a population density of 672 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 78214 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78214 sits at $44,902 (41% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,170. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $128,800 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $990 per month, and 56.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78214 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78214 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 78214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78214.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78214, 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

23,341

Population

34.7

Area (sq mi)

672

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78214?

37.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 39.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%

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?

$44,902

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$24,170

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,445

Total Housing Units

7,492

Occupied Units

953

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.5%
Renter 43.5%

$128,800

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$990

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 286 business establishments in ZIP 78214, employing approximately 5,361 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,038,000.

286

Businesses

5,361

Employees

$192.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 60 21.0%
Retail trade 56 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 42 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 35 12.2%
Construction 23 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.9%
Finance and insurance 10 3.5%
Wholesale trade 7 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.5%
Manufacturing 6 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.1%
Information 4 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.1%
Industries not classified 3 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
78235 San Antonio, TX 357 2.1 mi
78221 San Antonio, TX 35,990 3.2 mi
78210 San Antonio, TX 36,865 4.8 mi
78223 San Antonio, TX 50,637 4.8 mi
78203 San Antonio, TX 6,099 6.1 mi
78224 San Antonio, TX 17,601 4.8 mi
78202 San Antonio, TX 11,691 7.0 mi
78204 San Antonio, TX 11,125 5.7 mi
78205 San Antonio, TX 1,453 6.8 mi
78211 San Antonio, TX 31,944 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78214 in?
ZIP code 78214 (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 78214?
ZIP code 78214 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 23,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78214?
The median household income in ZIP 78214 is $44,902, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78214?
The median home value in ZIP 78214 is $128,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78214 is White at 39.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 88.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78214?
ZIP code 78214 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 5,361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78214 are: Accommodation and food services (60), Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78214?
In ZIP code 78214, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 78214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78214 is 26.9 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 78214?
In ZIP code 78214, approximately 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78214 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for San Antonio, TX

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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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