Jbsa Lackland, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78236
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,392
- 423/sq mi High-density area
- $69,219
- Median income Near-median income area
- 38.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jbsa Lackland pairs a below-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 423
- people per sq mi
- 2%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78236 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78236 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jbsa Lackland, Bexar County, Texas, home to 10,392 residents across 24.5 square miles, a density of 423 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78236 reports a modest median household income of $69,219 (8% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,671. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 0.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. 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: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.3, and the average commute is 11 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78236 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 78236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jbsa Lackland, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78236.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Educational services 4
Educational services
4 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 78236, Jbsa Lackland, 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
10,392
Population
24.5
Area (sq mi)
423
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78236?
21.3
Median Age
64.4%
Male
35.6%
Female
6.5%
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?
$69,219
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$24,671
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
11.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78236 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Jbsa Lackland, 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)
$69,219 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
488housing units
488
Total Housing Units
443
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
3.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,188
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 78236, employing approximately 1,916 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,044,000.
68
Businesses
1,916
Employees
$80.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 27.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 5.9% |
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 78236 vs 78227 →
ZIP 78236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78245
San Antonio (78245)
56,511 residents
- 78251
San Antonio (78251)
49,435 residents
- 78227
San Antonio (78227)
46,077 residents
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
36,929 residents
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
31,944 residents
- 78242
San Antonio (78242)
31,395 residents
- 78238
San Antonio (78238)
23,514 residents
- 78236 10,392
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
10,392 residents
- 78252 7,372
San Antonio (78252)
7,372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78236 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78245
San Antonio (78245)
$90,029 median income
- 78252
San Antonio (78252)
$85,518 median income
- 78251
San Antonio (78251)
$78,958 median income
- 78236
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
$69,219 median income
- 78238
San Antonio (78238)
$57,769 median income
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
$55,436 median income
- 78227
San Antonio (78227)
$51,519 median income
- 78242
San Antonio (78242)
$50,644 median income
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
$42,772 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78236 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78227 | San Antonio, TX | 46,077 | 2.1 mi |
| 78243 | San Antonio, TX | 235 | 3.0 mi |
| 78242 | San Antonio, TX | 31,395 | 2.9 mi |
| 78226 | San Antonio, TX | 6,648 | 4.5 mi |
| 78252 | San Antonio, TX | 7,372 | 4.5 mi |
| 78245 | San Antonio, TX | 56,511 | 5.5 mi |
| 78211 | San Antonio, TX | 31,944 | 5.4 mi |
| 78251 | San Antonio, TX | 49,435 | 6.1 mi |
| 78237 | San Antonio, TX | 36,929 | 5.4 mi |
| 78238 | San Antonio, TX | 23,514 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78236, 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 (10,392 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 78236 in?
ZIP code 78236 (Jbsa Lackland) 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 78236?
ZIP code 78236 in Jbsa Lackland, TX has a population of 10,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78236?
The median household income in ZIP 78236 is $69,219, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78236 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78236?
ZIP code 78236 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 1,916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78236 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (11). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78236?
In ZIP code 78236, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 78236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78236 is 11.2 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 78236?
In ZIP code 78236, approximately 2.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78236 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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