ZIP Code 78238
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 23,514
- Median income
- $57,769
- Median home value
- $209,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.6%
- Land area
- 24.9 sq mi
945/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
Chicago
ZIP code 78238 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 23,514. The median household income is $57,769, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $209,700, 25% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78238 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.9 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 23,514 residents, producing a population density of 945 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 78238 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78238 sits at $57,769 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,363. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $209,700 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,232 per month, and 44.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78238 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, 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 78238 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 78238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78238.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
235 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 93
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Construction 69
Construction
69 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78238, 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
23,514
Population
24.9
Area (sq mi)
945
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78238?
34.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
12.8%
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?
$57,769
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$28,363
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,686
Total Housing Units
10,384
Occupied Units
1,302
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$1,232
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78238 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 234 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 263 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 313 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 319 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 319 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,015 business establishments in ZIP 78238, employing approximately 22,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,284,509,000.
1,015
Businesses
22,529
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 235 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 69 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.0% |
| Information | 20 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 78238 vs 78228 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78228 | San Antonio, TX | 58,811 | 2.9 mi |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 51,111 | 3.7 mi |
| 78251 | San Antonio, TX | 49,435 | 3.5 mi |
| 78227 | San Antonio, TX | 46,077 | 4.6 mi |
| 78250 | San Antonio, TX | 54,903 | 3.6 mi |
| 78229 | San Antonio, TX | 28,804 | 3.6 mi |
| 78201 | San Antonio, TX | 45,307 | 5.4 mi |
| 78237 | San Antonio, TX | 36,929 | 4.6 mi |
| 78249 | San Antonio, TX | 49,951 | 6.7 mi |
| 78236 | Jbsa Lackland, TX | 10,392 | 6.6 mi |
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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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