San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78224
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,601
- 307/sq mi High-density area
- $59,891
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.4%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 307
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78224 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 17,601 residents across 57.3 square miles, a density of 307 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78224 reports a modest median household income of $59,891 (21% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,837. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,200 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,227; owner occupancy is 57.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78224 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 78224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78224.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Finance and insurance 30
Finance and insurance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 78224, 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
17,601
Population
57.3
Area (sq mi)
307
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78224?
29.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
18.4%
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?
$59,891
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$23,837
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78224 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)
$59,891 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
7,625housing units
7,625
Total Housing Units
6,878
Occupied Units
747
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,227
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 386 business establishments in ZIP 78224, employing approximately 9,271 people with a combined annual payroll of $384,756,000.
386
Businesses
9,271
Employees
$384.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 31.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 15.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.8% |
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 78224 vs 78221 →
ZIP 78224 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78207
San Antonio (78207)
55,514 residents
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
35,990 residents
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
31,944 residents
- 78242
San Antonio (78242)
31,395 residents
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
23,341 residents
- 78224 17,601
San Antonio (78224)
17,601 residents
- 78225 13,025
San Antonio (78225)
13,025 residents
- 78264 12,339
San Antonio (78264)
12,339 residents
- 78073 8,171
Von Ormy (78073)
8,171 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78224 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78224 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78073
Von Ormy (78073)
$69,635 median income
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
$63,811 median income
- 78224
San Antonio (78224)
$59,891 median income
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
$55,436 median income
- 78264
San Antonio (78264)
$54,409 median income
- 78242
San Antonio (78242)
$50,644 median income
- 78225
San Antonio (78225)
$46,955 median income
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
$44,902 median income
- 78226
San Antonio (78226)
$33,398 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78224 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78221 | San Antonio, TX | 35,990 | 3.8 mi |
| 78211 | San Antonio, TX | 31,944 | 3.9 mi |
| 78214 | San Antonio, TX | 23,341 | 4.8 mi |
| 78225 | San Antonio, TX | 13,025 | 6.5 mi |
| 78226 | San Antonio, TX | 6,648 | 6.4 mi |
| 78242 | San Antonio, TX | 31,395 | 5.7 mi |
| 78073 | Von Ormy, TX | 8,171 | 5.9 mi |
| 78243 | San Antonio, TX | 235 | 6.3 mi |
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 55,514 | 8.9 mi |
| 78264 | San Antonio, TX | 12,339 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78224, 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 (17,601 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 78224 in?
ZIP code 78224 (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 78224?
ZIP code 78224 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 17,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78224?
The median household income in ZIP 78224 is $59,891, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78224?
The median home value in ZIP 78224 is $162,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78224?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78224 is White at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 88.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78224?
ZIP code 78224 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 9,271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78224?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78224 are: Retail trade (122), Accommodation and food services (61), Health care and social assistance (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78224?
In ZIP code 78224, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 78224?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78224 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78224?
In ZIP code 78224, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78224?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78224 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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