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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78230

Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,089
1,448/sq mi
$73,529
Median income
$386,600
Median home value
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,448
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78230 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 39,089 residents across 27.0 square miles, a density of 1,448 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,529 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $50,103. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $386,600 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,363 monthly, and 49.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78230, plus 6 more within Bexar County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 78230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78230.

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 78230, 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

39,089

Population

27.0

Area (sq mi)

1,448

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78230?

40.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

16.3%

Foreign-Born

White 47.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%

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?

$73,529

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$50,103

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78230 ranks nationally

San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,529 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%

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

What does housing look like?

21,269

Total Housing Units

19,134

Occupied Units

2,135

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.0%
Renter 51.0%

$386,600

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,363

Median Rent

1985

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78230 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 212
2021 +12.1% 237
2022 +18.0% 280
2023 +5.0% 294
2024 -2.6% 287

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 1,459 business establishments in ZIP 78230, employing approximately 25,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,467,330,000.

1,459

Businesses

25,818

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 281 19.3%
Health care and social assistance 218 14.9%
Retail trade 154 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 142 9.7%
Finance and insurance 129 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 120 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 106 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 5.6%
Construction 68 4.7%
Wholesale trade 37 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 1.6%
Information 23 1.6%
Educational services 22 1.5%
Manufacturing 21 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 78230 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 78230 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 78230 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 78230 ranks #5 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
78231 San Antonio, TX 7,906 2.3 mi
78229 San Antonio, TX 28,804 3.0 mi
78213 San Antonio, TX 40,396 2.8 mi
78240 San Antonio, TX 51,111 3.5 mi
78248 San Antonio, TX 13,638 3.6 mi
78216 San Antonio, TX 40,267 4.0 mi
78249 San Antonio, TX 49,951 3.8 mi
78228 San Antonio, TX 58,811 6.0 mi
78201 San Antonio, TX 45,307 5.6 mi
78232 San Antonio, TX 35,120 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

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Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
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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

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78230 in? ▼
ZIP code 78230 (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 78230? ▼
ZIP code 78230 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 39,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78230 is $73,529, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78230 is $386,600, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78230 is White at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78230? ▼
ZIP code 78230 has 1,459 business establishments employing approximately 25,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78230 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (281), Health care and social assistance (218), Retail trade (154). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78230? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78230 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 78230? ▼
In ZIP code 78230, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.4% 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 78230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78230 is 22.5 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 78230? ▼
In ZIP code 78230, approximately 49.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78230 is 9.3% 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.