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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78233

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

43,710
1,284/sq mi
$76,421
Median income
$220,800
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
1,284
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78233 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 43,710 residents across 34.0 square miles, a density of 1,284 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,421 (1% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,614. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $220,800 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,514 a month; 60.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 78233 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bexar County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78233.

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 78233, 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

43,710

Population

34.0

Area (sq mi)

1,284

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78233?

36.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 45.9%
African American 13.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%

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?

$76,421

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,614

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78233 ranks nationally

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

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

$76,421 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

19,859

Total Housing Units

18,970

Occupied Units

889

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$220,800

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,514

Median Rent

1986

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78233 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 221
2021 +13.7% 251
2022 +19.1% 299
2023 +3.3% 309
2024 -0.8% 307

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 864 business establishments in ZIP 78233, employing approximately 16,432 people with a combined annual payroll of $923,193,000.

864

Businesses

16,432

Employees

$923.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 155 17.9%
Construction 127 14.7%
Retail trade 106 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 92 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 74 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 8.1%
Wholesale trade 50 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.4%
Manufacturing 34 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 3.9%
Finance and insurance 28 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.9%
Information 9 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.5%

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 78233 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 78233 ranks #2 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 78233 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 78233 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
78239 San Antonio, TX 28,736 2.7 mi
78217 San Antonio, TX 32,165 3.7 mi
78247 San Antonio, TX 49,176 3.4 mi
78148 Universal City, TX 20,139 4.1 mi
78244 San Antonio, TX 30,757 5.7 mi
78218 San Antonio, TX 31,917 5.0 mi
78154 Schertz, TX 30,347 5.8 mi
78150 Jbsa Randolph, TX 11 5.3 mi
78266 San Antonio, TX 5,591 7.0 mi
78259 San Antonio, TX 22,660 6.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78233 in? ▼
ZIP code 78233 (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 78233? ▼
ZIP code 78233 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 43,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78233 is $76,421, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78233 is $220,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78233 is White at 45.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78233? ▼
ZIP code 78233 has 864 business establishments employing approximately 16,432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78233 are: Health care and social assistance (155), Construction (127), Retail trade (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78233? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78233 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 78233? ▼
In ZIP code 78233, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 78233? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78233 is 23.3 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 78233? ▼
In ZIP code 78233, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78233 is 10.4% 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.