San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78225
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,025
- 2,565/sq mi High-density area
- $46,955
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- 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 among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,565
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78225 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 13,025 residents across 5.1 square miles, a density of 2,565 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78225 reports a modest median household income of $46,955 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,995. The poverty rate is 20.6%, 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 $119,600 (52% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,166; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78225 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 78225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78225.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 8
Wholesale trade
8 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 78225, 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
13,025
Population
5.1
Area (sq mi)
2,565
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78225?
38.5
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
14.0%
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?
$46,955
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$22,995
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78225 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)
$46,955 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
5,471housing units
5,471
Total Housing Units
5,019
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,600
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,166
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 78225, employing approximately 1,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,819,000.
103
Businesses
1,757
Employees
$108.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 29.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.9% |
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 78225 vs 78207 →
ZIP 78225 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
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
45,307 residents
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
36,929 residents
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
31,944 residents
- 78225 13,025
San Antonio (78225)
13,025 residents
- 78204 11,125
San Antonio (78204)
11,125 residents
- 78226 6,648
San Antonio (78226)
6,648 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78225 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
$55,436 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
$47,121 median income
- 78225
San Antonio (78225)
$46,955 median income
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
$42,772 median income
- 78205
San Antonio (78205)
$38,964 median income
- 78203
San Antonio (78203)
$35,536 median income
- 78226
San Antonio (78226)
$33,398 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78225 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 55,514 | 2.4 mi |
| 78204 | San Antonio, TX | 11,125 | 1.7 mi |
| 78226 | San Antonio, TX | 6,648 | 2.6 mi |
| 78210 | San Antonio, TX | 36,865 | 3.8 mi |
| 78205 | San Antonio, TX | 1,453 | 3.4 mi |
| 78237 | San Antonio, TX | 36,929 | 3.5 mi |
| 78211 | San Antonio, TX | 31,944 | 3.6 mi |
| 78201 | San Antonio, TX | 45,307 | 5.6 mi |
| 78243 | San Antonio, TX | 235 | 4.3 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78225, 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 (13,025 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 78225 in?
ZIP code 78225 (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 78225?
ZIP code 78225 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 13,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78225?
The median household income in ZIP 78225 is $46,955, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78225?
The median home value in ZIP 78225 is $119,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78225 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78225?
ZIP code 78225 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78225 are: Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (18), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78225?
In ZIP code 78225, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 78225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78225 is 21.9 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 78225?
In ZIP code 78225, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78225 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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