San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78228
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 58,811
- 2,073/sq mi High-density area
- $52,976
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- 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 below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,073
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78228 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78228 (San Antonio, TX) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.1 in 2023 to 332.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78228 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 58,811 residents across 28.4 square miles, a density of 2,073 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78228 reports a modest median household income of $52,976 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,417. The poverty rate is 23.9%, 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 $174,900 (29% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,032; owner occupancy is 59.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78228 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 78228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78228.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
125 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 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 78228, 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
58,811
Population
28.4
Area (sq mi)
2,073
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78228?
36.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
15.9%
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?
$52,976
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$25,417
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78228 ranks nationally
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$52,976 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,432housing units
21,432
Total Housing Units
19,374
Occupied Units
2,058
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,900
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,032
Median Rent
1967
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78228 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 253 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 284 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 333 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 324 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 332 |
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 675 business establishments in ZIP 78228, employing approximately 13,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $507,022,000.
675
Businesses
13,311
Employees
$507.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 125 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 61 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 0.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 78228 vs 78237 →
ZIP 78228 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
- 78240
San Antonio (78240)
51,111 residents
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
45,307 residents
- 78213
San Antonio (78213)
40,396 residents
- 78230
San Antonio (78230)
39,089 residents
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
36,929 residents
- 78229
San Antonio (78229)
28,804 residents
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
28,415 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78228 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78230
San Antonio (78230)
$73,529 median income
- 78240
San Antonio (78240)
$63,351 median income
- 78212
San Antonio (78212)
$62,801 median income
- 78238
San Antonio (78238)
$57,769 median income
- 78213
San Antonio (78213)
$55,884 median income
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
$52,976 median income
- 78201
San Antonio (78201)
$47,121 median income
- 78229
San Antonio (78229)
$46,574 median income
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
$42,772 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78228 ranks #6 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 | 2.8 mi |
| 78229 | San Antonio, TX | 28,804 | 3.1 mi |
| 78201 | San Antonio, TX | 45,307 | 2.7 mi |
| 78238 | San Antonio, TX | 23,514 | 2.9 mi |
| 78226 | San Antonio, TX | 6,648 | 5.3 mi |
| 78212 | San Antonio, TX | 28,415 | 4.8 mi |
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 55,514 | 3.9 mi |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 51,111 | 4.9 mi |
| 78230 | San Antonio, TX | 39,089 | 6.0 mi |
| 78213 | San Antonio, TX | 40,396 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78228, 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 (58,811 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 78228 in?
ZIP code 78228 (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 78228?
ZIP code 78228 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 58,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78228?
The median household income in ZIP 78228 is $52,976, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78228?
The median home value in ZIP 78228 is $174,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78228 is Two or More Ethnicities at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 88.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78228?
ZIP code 78228 has 675 business establishments employing approximately 13,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78228 are: Health care and social assistance (125), Retail trade (107), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78228?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78228 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 78228?
In ZIP code 78228, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 78228?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78228 is 24.1 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 78228?
In ZIP code 78228, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78228 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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