San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78215
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,150
- 396/sq mi High-density area
- $84,437
- Median income Above-median income area
- $476,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.6%
- 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, renter-heavy area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 396
- people per sq mi
- 2%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78215 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78215 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to just 1,150 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 396 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,437 (12% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,679. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $476,500 (92% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 2.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,767.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78215 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 78215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78215.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 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 78215, 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
1,150
Population
2.9
Area (sq mi)
396
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78215?
35.2
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
12.4%
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?
$84,437
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$81,679
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78215 ranks among Texas ZIPs
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,437 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,737 Texas 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
3,259housing units
3,259
Total Housing Units
2,641
Occupied Units
618
Vacant Units
1.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$476,500
Median Home Value
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$1,767
Median Rent
2014
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 386 business establishments in ZIP 78215, employing approximately 12,688 people with a combined annual payroll of $935,883,000.
386
Businesses
12,688
Employees
$935.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.7% |
| Information | 13 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| 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 78215 vs 78205 →
ZIP 78215 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
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
39,197 residents
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
28,415 residents
- 78202 11,691
San Antonio (78202)
11,691 residents
- 78204 11,125
San Antonio (78204)
11,125 residents
- 78234 7,126
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (78234)
7,126 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
- 78208 3,736
San Antonio (78208)
3,736 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78215 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78215 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
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78205 $38,964
San Antonio (78205)
$38,964 median income
- 78203 $35,536
San Antonio (78203)
$35,536 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78215 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78205 | San Antonio, TX | 1,453 | 1.3 mi |
| 78208 | San Antonio, TX | 3,736 | 1.3 mi |
| 78202 | San Antonio, TX | 11,691 | 1.5 mi |
| 78212 | San Antonio, TX | 28,415 | 1.8 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 2.2 mi |
| 78234 | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX | 7,126 | 2.8 mi |
| 78204 | San Antonio, TX | 11,125 | 3.0 mi |
| 78210 | San Antonio, TX | 36,865 | 3.3 mi |
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 55,514 | 3.0 mi |
| 78209 | San Antonio, TX | 39,197 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78215, 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 (1,150 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 78215 in?
ZIP code 78215 (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 78215?
ZIP code 78215 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 1,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78215?
The median household income in ZIP 78215 is $84,437, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78215?
The median home value in ZIP 78215 is $476,500, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78215 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78215?
ZIP code 78215 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 12,688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78215 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Health care and social assistance (69), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78215?
In ZIP code 78215, 88.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78215?
In ZIP code 78215, approximately 2.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78215 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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