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 High-density area
- $85,273
- Median income Above-median income area
- $362,000
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78232 (San Antonio, TX) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.3 in 2023 to 291.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,283. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $362,000 (46% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,449; 55.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78232 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 78232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78232.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
228 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
227 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
160 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
141 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78232?
38.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
8.0%
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?
$85,273
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
16,587housing units
16,587
Total Housing Units
15,764
Occupied Units
823
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$362,000
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78232 vs 78248 →
ZIP 78232 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78247
San Antonio (78247)
49,176 residents
- 78258
San Antonio (78258)
40,586 residents
- 78213
San Antonio (78213)
40,396 residents
- 78216
San Antonio (78216)
40,267 residents
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
39,197 residents
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
35,120 residents
- 78217
San Antonio (78217)
32,165 residents
- 78260
San Antonio (78260)
24,844 residents
- 78259
San Antonio (78259)
22,660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78232 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78232 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78260
San Antonio (78260)
$154,590 median income
- 78248
San Antonio (78248)
$130,552 median income
- 78258
San Antonio (78258)
$117,835 median income
- 78259
San Antonio (78259)
$114,156 median income
- 78231
San Antonio (78231)
$109,183 median income
- 78247
San Antonio (78247)
$91,013 median income
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
$86,514 median income
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
$85,273 median income
- 78217 $60,988
San Antonio (78217)
$60,988 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78232, 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 (35,120 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 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.
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