ZIP Code 78235
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 357
- Median income
- $62,863
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.1%
- Land area
- 2.7 sq mi
132/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.5
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78235?
27.5
Median Age
58.5%
Male
41.5%
Female
17.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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