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ZIP Code 78235
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 357
- 132/sq mi High-density area
- $62,863
- Median income Near-median income area
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 132
- people per sq mi
- 3%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78235 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78235 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to just 357 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78235 reports a modest median household income of $62,863 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,598. The poverty rate is 24.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78235 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 78235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$36,598
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78235 ranks among Texas ZIPs
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,863 38th percentile higher than 38% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,264housing units
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 78235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78223
San Antonio (78223)
50,637 residents
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
36,865 residents
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
35,990 residents
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
23,341 residents
- 78222 19,408
San Antonio (78222)
19,408 residents
- 78202 11,691
San Antonio (78202)
11,691 residents
- 78204 11,125
San Antonio (78204)
11,125 residents
- 78234 7,126
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (78234)
7,126 residents
- 78203 6,099
San Antonio (78203)
6,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78235 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78234
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (78234)
$100,662 median income
- 78222
San Antonio (78222)
$66,362 median income
- 78221
San Antonio (78221)
$63,811 median income
- 78235
San Antonio (78235)
$62,863 median income
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78210
San Antonio (78210)
$55,028 median income
- 78223
San Antonio (78223)
$52,088 median income
- 78202
San Antonio (78202)
$47,478 median income
- 78214
San Antonio (78214)
$44,902 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78235 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78235, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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