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 High-density area
- $33,398
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- 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 low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd 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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,996. The poverty rate is 36.6%, 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 $107,100 (57% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,091; owner occupancy is 37.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78226 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 78226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78226.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 15
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78226?
33.1
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
16.8%
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?
$33,398
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$17,996
Per Capita Income
36.6%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78226 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)
$33,398 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
3,003housing units
3,003
Total Housing Units
2,305
Occupied Units
698
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,100
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
58,811 residents
- 78207
San Antonio (78207)
55,514 residents
- 78227
San Antonio (78227)
46,077 residents
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
36,929 residents
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
31,944 residents
- 78242
San Antonio (78242)
31,395 residents
- 78225 13,025
San Antonio (78225)
13,025 residents
- 78204 11,125
San Antonio (78204)
11,125 residents
- 78236 10,392
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
10,392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78226 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78236
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
$69,219 median income
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
$55,436 median income
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
$52,976 median income
- 78227
San Antonio (78227)
$51,519 median income
- 78242
San Antonio (78242)
$50,644 median income
- 78225
San Antonio (78225)
$46,955 median income
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
$42,772 median income
- 78226
San Antonio (78226)
$33,398 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78226, 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 (6,648 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 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.
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