San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78223
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,637
- 472/sq mi High-density area
- $52,088
- Median income Below-median income area
- $172,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.8%
- 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 below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 472
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78223 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78223 (San Antonio, TX) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.0 in 2023 to 329.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78223 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 50,637 residents across 107.2 square miles, a density of 472 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78223 reports a modest median household income of $52,088 (31% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,217. The poverty rate is 22.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,600 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,128; owner occupancy is 57.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, 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 78223 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 78223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78223.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 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 78223, 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
50,637
Population
107.2
Area (sq mi)
472
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78223?
34.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
10.8%
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?
$52,088
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$24,217
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78223 ranks nationally
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$52,088 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
22,802housing units
22,802
Total Housing Units
20,578
Occupied Units
2,224
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,600
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,128
Median Rent
1977
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
330
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+230%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78223 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 229 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 260 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 299 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 304 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 330 |
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 624 business establishments in ZIP 78223, employing approximately 11,227 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,460,000.
624
Businesses
11,227
Employees
$418.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 120 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 113 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 57 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 3.4% |
| Information | 18 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.6% |
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 78223 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
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
35,990 residents
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
23,341 residents
- 78222 19,408
San Antonio (78222)
19,408 residents
- 78224 17,601
San Antonio (78224)
17,601 residents
- 78220 15,965
San Antonio (78220)
15,965 residents
- 78219 15,225
San Antonio (78219)
15,225 residents
- 78112 7,941
Elmendorf (78112)
7,941 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78223 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78223 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
- 78222
San Antonio (78222)
$66,362 median income
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
$63,811 median income
- 78235
San Antonio (78235)
$62,863 median income
- 78224
San Antonio (78224)
$59,891 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78112
Elmendorf (78112)
$54,988 median income
- 78219
San Antonio (78219)
$52,094 median income
- 78223
San Antonio (78223)
$52,088 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78223 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78222 | San Antonio, TX | 19,408 | 3.8 mi |
| 78235 | San Antonio, TX | 357 | 3.9 mi |
| 78214 | San Antonio, TX | 23,341 | 4.8 mi |
| 78220 | San Antonio, TX | 15,965 | 7.2 mi |
| 78112 | Elmendorf, TX | 7,941 | 7.0 mi |
| 78221 | San Antonio, TX | 35,990 | 5.7 mi |
| 78263 | San Antonio, TX | 4,673 | 5.9 mi |
| 78219 | San Antonio, TX | 15,225 | 9.0 mi |
| 78210 | San Antonio, TX | 36,865 | 7.3 mi |
| 78224 | San Antonio, TX | 17,601 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78223, 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 (50,637 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 78223 in?
ZIP code 78223 (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 78223?
ZIP code 78223 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 50,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78223?
The median household income in ZIP 78223 is $52,088, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78223?
The median home value in ZIP 78223 is $172,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78223 is White at 38.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78223?
ZIP code 78223 has 624 business establishments employing approximately 11,227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78223 are: Retail trade (120), Accommodation and food services (113), Health care and social assistance (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78223 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 78223?
In ZIP code 78223, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 78223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78223 is 27.5 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 78223?
In ZIP code 78223, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78223 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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