San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78222
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,408
- 342/sq mi High-density area
- $66,362
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 342
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78222 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78222 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 19,408 residents across 56.7 square miles, a density of 342 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78222 reports a modest median household income of $66,362 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,804. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $199,500 (19% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,205; owner occupancy is 71.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78222 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 78222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78222.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 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 78222, 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
19,408
Population
56.7
Area (sq mi)
342
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78222?
36.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
13.5%
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?
$66,362
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$28,804
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78222 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)
$66,362 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
9,968housing units
9,968
Total Housing Units
9,158
Occupied Units
810
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,205
Median Rent
1992
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
337
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+237%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78222 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 234 |
| 2021 | +17.7% | 275 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 312 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 336 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 337 |
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 298 business establishments in ZIP 78222, employing approximately 7,861 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,673,000.
298
Businesses
7,861
Employees
$476.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 38 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
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 78222 vs 78220 →
ZIP 78222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78223
San Antonio (78223)
50,637 residents
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
30,757 residents
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
23,341 residents
- 78222 19,408
San Antonio (78222)
19,408 residents
- 78220 15,965
San Antonio (78220)
15,965 residents
- 78219 15,225
San Antonio (78219)
15,225 residents
- 78202 11,691
San Antonio (78202)
11,691 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78222 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78263
San Antonio (78263)
$80,156 median income
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
$71,128 median income
- 78222
San Antonio (78222)
$66,362 median income
- 78235
San Antonio (78235)
$62,863 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78219
San Antonio (78219)
$52,094 median income
- 78223
San Antonio (78223)
$52,088 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
$44,902 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78222 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78220 | San Antonio, TX | 15,965 | 3.6 mi |
| 78223 | San Antonio, TX | 50,637 | 3.8 mi |
| 78263 | San Antonio, TX | 4,673 | 4.2 mi |
| 78219 | San Antonio, TX | 15,225 | 5.3 mi |
| 78235 | San Antonio, TX | 357 | 4.2 mi |
| 78210 | San Antonio, TX | 36,865 | 5.6 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 5.9 mi |
| 78214 | San Antonio, TX | 23,341 | 6.2 mi |
| 78244 | San Antonio, TX | 30,757 | 7.6 mi |
| 78202 | San Antonio, TX | 11,691 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78222, 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 (19,408 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 78222 in?
ZIP code 78222 (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 78222?
ZIP code 78222 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 19,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78222?
The median household income in ZIP 78222 is $66,362, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78222?
The median home value in ZIP 78222 is $199,500, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78222 is White at 36.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78222?
ZIP code 78222 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 7,861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78222 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Retail trade (43), Construction (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78222?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78222 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 78222?
In ZIP code 78222, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 78222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78222 is 27.6 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 78222?
In ZIP code 78222, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78222 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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