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 High-density area
- $73,529
- Median income Near-median income area
- $386,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78230 (San Antonio, TX) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.4 in 2023 to 286.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,103. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $386,600 (56% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 49.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,363.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78230 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 78230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78230.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
281 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
218 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
154 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
142 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
129 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78230?
40.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
16.3%
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?
$73,529
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
21,269housing units
21,269
Total Housing Units
19,134
Occupied Units
2,135
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,600
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78230 vs 78231 →
ZIP 78230 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
- 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
- 78216
San Antonio (78216)
40,267 residents
- 78230
San Antonio (78230)
39,089 residents
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
35,120 residents
- 78229
San Antonio (78229)
28,804 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78230 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78230 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78248
San Antonio (78248)
$130,552 median income
- 78231
San Antonio (78231)
$109,183 median income
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
$85,273 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
- 78216
San Antonio (78216)
$59,110 median income
- 78213
San Antonio (78213)
$55,884 median income
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
$52,976 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78230, 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 (39,089 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 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.
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