San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78229
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,804
- 1,939/sq mi High-density area
- $46,574
- Median income Below-median income area
- $228,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,939
- people per sq mi
- 14%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78229 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 78229 (San Antonio, TX) fell -8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.1 in 2023 to 260.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 28,804 residents across 14.9 square miles, a density of 1,939 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78229 reports a modest median household income of $46,574 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,023. The poverty rate is 26.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $228,900 (8% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,292; 13.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78229 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 78229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$27,023
Per Capita Income
26.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78229 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)
$46,574 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,737 Texas 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
19,228housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 78229 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
- 78250
San Antonio (78250)
54,903 residents
- 78240
San Antonio (78240)
51,111 residents
- 78249
San Antonio (78249)
49,951 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78229 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78231
San Antonio (78231)
$109,183 median income
- 78250
San Antonio (78250)
$80,659 median income
- 78249
San Antonio (78249)
$80,565 median income
- 78230
San Antonio (78230)
$73,529 median income
- 78240
San Antonio (78240)
$63,351 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78229 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78229, 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 (28,804 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 78229 in?
ZIP code 78229 (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 78229?
ZIP code 78229 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 28,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78229?
The median household income in ZIP 78229 is $46,574, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78229?
The median home value in ZIP 78229 is $228,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78229 is White at 34.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78229?
ZIP code 78229 has 1,229 business establishments employing approximately 44,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78229 are: Health care and social assistance (489), Professional, scientific, and technical services (150), Accommodation and food services (122). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78229?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78229 decreased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 78229?
In ZIP code 78229, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 78229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78229 is 21.5 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 78229?
In ZIP code 78229, approximately 13.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78229 is 26.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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