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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78216

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

40,267
1,087/sq mi
$59,110
Median income
$310,700
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1,087
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78216 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 40,267 residents across 37.0 square miles, a density of 1,087 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78216 reports a modest median household income of $59,110 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,120. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $310,700 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,234 per month, and 35.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bexar County, letting you compare 78216 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 78216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78216.

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 78216, 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

40,267

Population

37.0

Area (sq mi)

1,087

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78216?

37.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 41.9%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%

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?

$59,110

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$40,120

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78216 ranks nationally

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

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

$59,110 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

22,027

Total Housing Units

19,458

Occupied Units

2,569

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.2%
Renter 64.8%

$310,700

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,234

Median Rent

1979

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78216 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 230
2021 +11.3% 256
2022 +16.9% 300
2023 +2.5% 307
2024 +5.8% 325

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 2,951 business establishments in ZIP 78216, employing approximately 57,443 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,553,794,000.

2,951

Businesses

57,443

Employees

$3.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 427 14.5%
Retail trade 424 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 261 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 258 8.7%
Construction 244 8.3%
Finance and insurance 239 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 210 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 186 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 184 6.2%
Wholesale trade 167 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 89 3.0%
Manufacturing 68 2.3%
Information 59 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 47 1.6%
Educational services 39 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 35 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 0.4%

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 78216 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 78216 ranks #3 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 78216 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 78216 ranks #null 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
78213 San Antonio, TX 40,396 2.5 mi
78232 San Antonio, TX 35,120 3.7 mi
78217 San Antonio, TX 32,165 4.2 mi
78212 San Antonio, TX 28,415 5.0 mi
78230 San Antonio, TX 39,089 4.0 mi
78209 San Antonio, TX 39,197 3.8 mi
78248 San Antonio, TX 13,638 4.3 mi
78231 San Antonio, TX 7,906 4.3 mi
78215 San Antonio, TX 1,150 6.6 mi
78258 San Antonio, TX 40,586 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
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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 78216 in? ▼
ZIP code 78216 (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 78216? ▼
ZIP code 78216 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 40,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78216 is $59,110, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78216 is $310,700, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78216 is Two or More Ethnicities at 43.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78216? ▼
ZIP code 78216 has 2,951 business establishments employing approximately 57,443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78216 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (427), Retail trade (424), Accommodation and food services (261). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78216? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78216 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 78216? ▼
In ZIP code 78216, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 78216? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78216 is 22.4 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 78216? ▼
In ZIP code 78216, approximately 35.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78216 is 17.3% 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.