PlainZIP

San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78226

Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,648
359/sq mi
$33,398
Median income
$107,100
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78226 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 6,648 residents across 18.5 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78226 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,398 (56% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $17,996. Local economic indicators show a 36.6% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $107,100 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 37.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 31 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 78226 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 78226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78226.

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 78226, 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

6,648

Population

18.5

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78226?

33.1

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 36.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%

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?

$33,398

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$17,996

Per Capita Income

36.6%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78226 ranks nationally

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

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

$33,398 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,003

Total Housing Units

2,305

Occupied Units

698

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.8%
Renter 62.2%

$107,100

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,091

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 151 business establishments in ZIP 78226, employing approximately 6,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,668,000.

151

Businesses

6,178

Employees

$435.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 25.2%
Transportation and warehousing 17 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 15 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 9 6.0%
Construction 8 5.3%
Manufacturing 8 5.3%
Wholesale trade 8 5.3%
Retail trade 8 5.3%
Information 7 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.0%
Finance and insurance 4 2.6%
Educational services 4 2.6%

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 78226 vs 78237 →

ZIP 78226 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 78226 ranks #0 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 78226 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 78226 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
78237 San Antonio, TX 36,929 2.6 mi
78243 San Antonio, TX 235 1.8 mi
78211 San Antonio, TX 31,944 2.6 mi
78225 San Antonio, TX 13,025 2.6 mi
78242 San Antonio, TX 31,395 3.2 mi
78228 San Antonio, TX 58,811 5.3 mi
78236 Jbsa Lackland, TX 10,392 4.5 mi
78207 San Antonio, TX 55,514 3.7 mi
78227 San Antonio, TX 46,077 4.0 mi
78204 San Antonio, TX 11,125 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
San Antonio, TX
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

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78226 in? ▼
ZIP code 78226 (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 78226? ▼
ZIP code 78226 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 6,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78226 is $33,398, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78226? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78226 is $107,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78226 is Two or More Ethnicities at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78226? ▼
ZIP code 78226 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 6,178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78226? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78226 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Transportation and warehousing (17), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78226? ▼
In ZIP code 78226, 43.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 78226? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78226 is 30.5 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 78226? ▼
In ZIP code 78226, approximately 37.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78226 is 36.6% 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.