ZIP Code 78235

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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas

Population
357

132/sq mi

Median income
$62,863

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.1%

Median age 27.5

Land area
2.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 78235 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 357. The median household income is $62,863, which is 18% below the national average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.7 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 357 residents, producing a population density of 132 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78235 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78235 sits at $62,863 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,598. The poverty rate stands at 24.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,519 per month, and 2.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78235 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 78235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78235.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78235, San Antonio, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

357

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78235?

27.5

Median Age

58.5%

Male

41.5%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 42.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%

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?

$62,863

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$36,598

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,264

Total Housing Units

1,134

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 2.5%
Renter 97.5%

$1,519

Median Rent

2013

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 78235, employing approximately 2,491 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,458,000.

55

Businesses

2,491

Employees

$141.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 22 40.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 12.7%
Retail trade 4 7.3%
Finance and insurance 3 5.5%

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 78235 vs 78214 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78214 San Antonio, TX 23,341 2.1 mi
78210 San Antonio, TX 36,865 3.7 mi
78203 San Antonio, TX 6,099 4.9 mi
78222 San Antonio, TX 19,408 4.2 mi
78223 San Antonio, TX 50,637 3.9 mi
78202 San Antonio, TX 11,691 5.8 mi
78221 San Antonio, TX 35,990 5.0 mi
78208 San Antonio, TX 3,736 6.5 mi
78204 San Antonio, TX 11,125 5.4 mi
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 7,126 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78235 in?
ZIP code 78235 (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 78235?
ZIP code 78235 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78235?
The median household income in ZIP 78235 is $62,863, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78235 is White at 42.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78235?
ZIP code 78235 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 2,491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78235?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78235 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78235?
In ZIP code 78235, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78235?
In ZIP code 78235, approximately 2.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78235 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for San Antonio, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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