ZIP Code 78229
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 28,804
- Median income
- $46,574
- Median home value
- $228,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.9%
- Land area
- 14.9 sq mi
1,939/sq mi
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.8
Chicago
ZIP code 78229 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 28,804. The median household income is $46,574, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $228,900, 18% below the US average. 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78229 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.9 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 28,804 residents, producing a population density of 1,939 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78229 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78229 sits at $46,574 (38% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,023. The poverty rate stands at 26.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $228,900 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 13.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78229 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78229 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78229.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
489 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 150
Professional, scientific, and technical services
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 122
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Finance and insurance 91
Finance and insurance
91 establishments
- Retail trade 82
Retail trade
82 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78229, San Antonio, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,804
Population
14.9
Area (sq mi)
1,939
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78229?
29.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
26.6%
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?
$46,574
Median Household Income
-38% vs state
$27,023
Per Capita Income
26.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,228
Total Housing Units
16,401
Occupied Units
2,827
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,900
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$1,292
Median Rent
1984
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
-8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78229 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 199 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 223 |
| 2022 | +6.0% | 237 |
| 2023 | +19.6% | 283 |
| 2024 | -8.2% | 260 |
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 1,229 business establishments in ZIP 78229, employing approximately 44,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,160,141,000.
1,229
Businesses
44,600
Employees
$3.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 489 | 39.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 150 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 91 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 21 | 1.7% |
| Information | 20 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 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 78229 vs 78228 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78228 | San Antonio, TX | 58,811 | 3.1 mi |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 51,111 | 2.5 mi |
| 78230 | San Antonio, TX | 39,089 | 3.0 mi |
| 78213 | San Antonio, TX | 40,396 | 3.0 mi |
| 78238 | San Antonio, TX | 23,514 | 3.6 mi |
| 78201 | San Antonio, TX | 45,307 | 3.7 mi |
| 78237 | San Antonio, TX | 36,929 | 5.8 mi |
| 78250 | San Antonio, TX | 54,903 | 5.7 mi |
| 78231 | San Antonio, TX | 7,906 | 5.3 mi |
| 78249 | San Antonio, TX | 49,951 | 5.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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