PlainZIP

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
$66,362
Median income
$199,500
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,804. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Housing costs here run $199,500 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,205 a month; 71.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 78222 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 78222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78222.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78222?

36.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 36.7%
African American 13.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 66.4%

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?

$66,362

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$28,804

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78222 ranks nationally

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

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

$66,362 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,968

Total Housing Units

9,158

Occupied Units

810

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$199,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 78222 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 78222 ranks #5 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 78222 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 78222 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

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Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
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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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.