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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78217

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

32,165
1,184/sq mi
$60,988
Median income
$242,300
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
1,184
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78217 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 32,165 residents across 27.2 square miles, a density of 1,184 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78217 reports a modest median household income of $60,988 (19% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,442. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 78217 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bexar County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78217.

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 78217, 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

32,165

Population

27.2

Area (sq mi)

1,184

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78217?

38.0

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 44.9%
African American 9.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%

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

How ZIP 78217 ranks nationally

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

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

$60,988 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

Owner 44.7%
Renter 55.3%

$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

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ZIP 78217 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 78217 ranks #7 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 78217 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 78217 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78217 in? ▼
ZIP code 78217 (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 78217? ▼
ZIP code 78217 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 32,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78217 is $60,988, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78217 is $242,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78217 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78217? ▼
ZIP code 78217 has 1,473 business establishments employing approximately 29,218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78217? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78217 are: Health care and social assistance (193), Construction (185), Professional, scientific, and technical services (169). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78217? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78217 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 78217? ▼
In ZIP code 78217, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 78217? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78217 is 23.5 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 78217? ▼
In ZIP code 78217, approximately 44.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78217 is 15.4% 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.