ZIP Code 78217
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 32,165
- Median income
- $60,988
- Median home value
- $242,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.2%
- Land area
- 27.2 sq mi
1,184/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 78217 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 32,165. The median household income is $60,988, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $242,300, 13% below the US average. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.2 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 32,165 residents, producing a population density of 1,184 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 78217 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78217 sits at $60,988 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,442. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $242,300 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,233 per month, and 44.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78217 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 78217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78217.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
193 establishments
- Construction
Construction
185 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
169 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
131 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
129 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78217, 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
32,165
Population
27.2
Area (sq mi)
1,184
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78217?
38.0
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
14.1%
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?
$60,988
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$34,442
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
16,408
Total Housing Units
14,829
Occupied Units
1,579
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,300
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
$1,233
Median Rent
1980
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
-2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78217 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 240 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 263 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 314 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 316 |
| 2024 | -2.6% | 308 |
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 1,473 business establishments in ZIP 78217, employing approximately 29,218 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,644,649,000.
1,473
Businesses
29,218
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 193 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 185 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 169 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 131 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 129 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 128 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 123 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 115 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 2.9% |
| Information | 22 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 12 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.7% |
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 78217 vs 78247 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78247 | San Antonio, TX | 49,176 | 3.2 mi |
| 78218 | San Antonio, TX | 31,917 | 3.6 mi |
| 78216 | San Antonio, TX | 40,267 | 4.2 mi |
| 78233 | San Antonio, TX | 43,710 | 3.7 mi |
| 78239 | San Antonio, TX | 28,736 | 3.8 mi |
| 78209 | San Antonio, TX | 39,197 | 4.2 mi |
| 78259 | San Antonio, TX | 22,660 | 5.9 mi |
| 78234 | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX | 7,126 | 5.7 mi |
| 78232 | San Antonio, TX | 35,120 | 4.7 mi |
| 78213 | San Antonio, TX | 40,396 | 6.4 mi |
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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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