San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78220
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,965
- 664/sq mi High-density area
- $41,710
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 664
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78220 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78220 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 15,965 residents across 24.0 square miles, a density of 664 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78220 reports a modest median household income of $41,710 (45% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,779. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,700 (42% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,156; owner occupancy is 52.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78220 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 78220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78220.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 17
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 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 78220, 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
15,965
Population
24.0
Area (sq mi)
664
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78220?
33.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
10.5%
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?
$41,710
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$19,779
Per Capita Income
35.7%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78220 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)
$41,710 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
7,376housing units
7,376
Total Housing Units
6,626
Occupied Units
750
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,700
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,156
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 241 business establishments in ZIP 78220, employing approximately 5,655 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,336,000.
241
Businesses
5,655
Employees
$261.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.7% |
| Information | 5 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.7% |
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 78220 vs 78219 →
ZIP 78220 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
31,917 residents
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
30,757 residents
- 78222
San Antonio (78222)
19,408 residents
- 78220
San Antonio (78220)
15,965 residents
- 78219
San Antonio (78219)
15,225 residents
- 78202 11,691
San Antonio (78202)
11,691 residents
- 78234 7,126
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (78234)
7,126 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78220 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78220 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
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
$71,128 median income
- 78222
San Antonio (78222)
$66,362 median income
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
$57,285 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78219
San Antonio (78219)
$52,094 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78220
San Antonio (78220)
$41,710 median income
- 78205 $38,964
San Antonio (78205)
$38,964 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78220 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78219 | San Antonio, TX | 15,225 | 1.8 mi |
| 78222 | San Antonio, TX | 19,408 | 3.6 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 4.0 mi |
| 78202 | San Antonio, TX | 11,691 | 4.1 mi |
| 78218 | San Antonio, TX | 31,917 | 5.2 mi |
| 78208 | San Antonio, TX | 3,736 | 4.2 mi |
| 78234 | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX | 7,126 | 4.1 mi |
| 78210 | San Antonio, TX | 36,865 | 4.5 mi |
| 78205 | San Antonio, TX | 1,453 | 5.6 mi |
| 78244 | San Antonio, TX | 30,757 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78220, 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 (15,965 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 78220 in?
ZIP code 78220 (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 78220?
ZIP code 78220 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 15,965 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78220?
The median household income in ZIP 78220 is $41,710, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78220?
The median home value in ZIP 78220 is $143,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78220 is African American at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78220?
ZIP code 78220 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 5,655 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78220 are: Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (37), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78220?
In ZIP code 78220, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 78220?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78220 is 29.2 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 78220?
In ZIP code 78220, approximately 52.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78220 is 35.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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