ZIP Code 78237

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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas

Population
36,929

1,934/sq mi

Median income
$42,772

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,500

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.2%

Median age 34.7

Land area
19.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 78237 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 36,929. The median household income is $42,772, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $115,500, 58% below the US average. 6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.1 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 36,929 residents, producing a population density of 1,934 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 78237 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78237 sits at $42,772 (43% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,555. The poverty rate stands at 27.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $115,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 61.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78237 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 78237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78237.

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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 78237, 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

36,929

Population

19.1

Area (sq mi)

1,934

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78237?

34.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 26.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%

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?

$42,772

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$20,555

Per Capita Income

27.6%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,144

Total Housing Units

11,821

Occupied Units

1,323

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$115,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 350 business establishments in ZIP 78237, employing approximately 5,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,358,000.

350

Businesses

5,378

Employees

$205.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 71 20.3%
Accommodation and food services 63 18.0%
Health care and social assistance 41 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 38 10.9%
Construction 35 10.0%
Finance and insurance 29 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.1%
Wholesale trade 10 2.9%
Manufacturing 9 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.3%
Information 7 2.0%
Educational services 3 0.9%

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 78237 vs 78226 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78226 San Antonio, TX 6,648 2.6 mi
78228 San Antonio, TX 58,811 2.8 mi
78207 San Antonio, TX 55,514 2.6 mi
78227 San Antonio, TX 46,077 3.8 mi
78243 San Antonio, TX 235 3.8 mi
78225 San Antonio, TX 13,025 3.5 mi
78211 San Antonio, TX 31,944 5.2 mi
78204 San Antonio, TX 11,125 4.1 mi
78205 San Antonio, TX 1,453 5.0 mi
78229 San Antonio, TX 28,804 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78237 in?
ZIP code 78237 (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 78237?
ZIP code 78237 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 36,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78237?
The median household income in ZIP 78237 is $42,772, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78237?
The median home value in ZIP 78237 is $115,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78237 is Two or More Ethnicities at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78237?
ZIP code 78237 has 350 business establishments employing approximately 5,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78237 are: Retail trade (71), Accommodation and food services (63), Health care and social assistance (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78237?
In ZIP code 78237, 42.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 78237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78237 is 25.4 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 78237?
In ZIP code 78237, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78237 is 27.6% 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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