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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
$52,976
Median income
$174,900
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,417. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. Housing costs here run $174,900 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,032 a month; 59.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 78228 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bexar County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78228?

36.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 30.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

21,432

Total Housing Units

19,374

Occupied Units

2,058

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%

$174,900

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78228 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78228 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 78228 ranks #6 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 2.8 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

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

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
78249 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 49,951

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.