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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78232

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

35,120
1,128/sq mi
$85,273
Median income
$362,000
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 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,128
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78232 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78232 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 35,120 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 1,128 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78232 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,273 (13% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $53,283. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $362,000 (46% above the state average), median rent at $1,449 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78232 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 78232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78232.

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 78232, 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

35,120

Population

31.1

Area (sq mi)

1,128

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78232?

38.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%

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?

$85,273

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$53,283

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78232 ranks nationally

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

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

$85,273 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,587

Total Housing Units

15,764

Occupied Units

823

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$362,000

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$1,449

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

-1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78232 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 216
2021 +12.5% 243
2022 +15.0% 279
2023 +5.3% 294
2024 -1.0% 291

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 1,455 business establishments in ZIP 78232, employing approximately 28,263 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,581,924,000.

1,455

Businesses

28,263

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 228 15.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 227 15.6%
Finance and insurance 160 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 141 9.7%
Retail trade 129 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 117 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 113 7.8%
Construction 88 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 74 5.1%
Wholesale trade 57 3.9%
Educational services 29 2.0%
Information 19 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 11 0.8%
Manufacturing 9 0.6%

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 78232 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 78232 ranks #6 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 78232 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 78232 ranks #8 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
78248 San Antonio, TX 13,638 3.0 mi
78216 San Antonio, TX 40,267 3.7 mi
78258 San Antonio, TX 40,586 3.4 mi
78247 San Antonio, TX 49,176 4.1 mi
78231 San Antonio, TX 7,906 4.1 mi
78259 San Antonio, TX 22,660 3.9 mi
78217 San Antonio, TX 32,165 4.7 mi
78209 San Antonio, TX 39,197 6.9 mi
78213 San Antonio, TX 40,396 5.7 mi
78260 San Antonio, TX 24,844 7.5 mi

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Pop: 56,511
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Pop: 55,514
78250 standard
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Pop: 54,903
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78232 in? ▼
ZIP code 78232 (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 78232? ▼
ZIP code 78232 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 35,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78232? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78232 is $85,273, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78232? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78232 is $362,000, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78232? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78232 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78232? ▼
ZIP code 78232 has 1,455 business establishments employing approximately 28,263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78232? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78232 are: Health care and social assistance (228), Professional, scientific, and technical services (227), Finance and insurance (160). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78232? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78232 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 78232? ▼
In ZIP code 78232, 66.4% 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 78232? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78232 is 23.4 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 78232? ▼
In ZIP code 78232, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78232? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78232 is 7.9% 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.