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 High-density area
- $42,772
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,555. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,500 (53% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,064; owner occupancy is 61.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78237 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 78237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78237.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78237?
34.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
18.8%
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?
$42,772
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,144housing units
13,144
Total Housing Units
11,821
Occupied Units
1,323
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,500
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
58,811 residents
- 78207
San Antonio (78207)
55,514 residents
- 78227
San Antonio (78227)
46,077 residents
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
36,929 residents
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
31,944 residents
- 78229
San Antonio (78229)
28,804 residents
- 78225 13,025
San Antonio (78225)
13,025 residents
- 78204 11,125
San Antonio (78204)
11,125 residents
- 78226 6,648
San Antonio (78226)
6,648 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78237 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78204
San Antonio (78204)
$60,255 median income
- 78211
San Antonio (78211)
$55,436 median income
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
$52,976 median income
- 78227
San Antonio (78227)
$51,519 median income
- 78225
San Antonio (78225)
$46,955 median income
- 78229
San Antonio (78229)
$46,574 median income
- 78237
San Antonio (78237)
$42,772 median income
- 78205
San Antonio (78205)
$38,964 median income
- 78226
San Antonio (78226)
$33,398 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78237, 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 (36,929 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 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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