PlainZIP

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
$52,088
Median income
$172,600
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,217. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $172,600 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,128 monthly, and 57.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bexar County, letting you compare 78223 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78223?

34.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 38.6%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%

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?

$52,088

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

22,802

Total Housing Units

20,578

Occupied Units

2,224

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$172,600

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78223 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78223 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 78223 ranks #9 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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