PlainZIP

San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78237

Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,929
1,934/sq mi
$42,772
Median income
$115,500
Median home value
6.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,934
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78237 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 36,929 residents across 19.1 square miles, a density of 1,934 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78237 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $115,500 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,064 a month; 61.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 78237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78237.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,929

Population

19.1

Area (sq mi)

1,934

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 78237 ranks nationally

San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,772 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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 78237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78237 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78237 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 56,511
78207 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 55,514
78250 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 54,903
78240 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 51,111
78223 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 50,637

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.