PlainZIP

San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78239

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

28,736
1,671/sq mi
$70,098
Median income
$229,200
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
1,671
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78239 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 28,736 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 1,671 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78239 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,098 (7% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,954. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $229,200 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,469 monthly, and 73.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78239, plus 6 more within Bexar County, give a clearer read than the 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 78239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78239.

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 78239, 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

28,736

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

1,671

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78239?

35.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 45.4%
African American 15.8%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%

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?

$70,098

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$30,954

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78239 ranks nationally

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

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

$70,098 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,091

Total Housing Units

9,456

Occupied Units

635

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$229,200

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,469

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78239 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 214
2021 +13.8% 243
2022 +18.8% 289
2023 +0.9% 292
2024 +1.3% 295

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 220 business establishments in ZIP 78239, employing approximately 3,152 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,724,000.

220

Businesses

3,152

Employees

$122.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 34 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 31 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 13.2%
Retail trade 28 12.7%
Construction 17 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.4%
Finance and insurance 10 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.6%
Educational services 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.3%
Wholesale trade 4 1.8%
Manufacturing 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 78239 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 78239 ranks #8 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 78239 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 78239 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
78233 San Antonio, TX 43,710 2.7 mi
78244 San Antonio, TX 30,757 3.1 mi
78218 San Antonio, TX 31,917 2.9 mi
78217 San Antonio, TX 32,165 3.8 mi
78148 Universal City, TX 20,139 4.4 mi
78150 Jbsa Randolph, TX 11 5.1 mi
78219 San Antonio, TX 15,225 5.4 mi
78109 Converse, TX 34,603 4.7 mi
78247 San Antonio, TX 49,176 5.4 mi
78209 San Antonio, TX 39,197 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

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

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78239 in? ▼
ZIP code 78239 (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 78239? ▼
ZIP code 78239 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 28,736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78239? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78239 is $70,098, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78239? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78239 is $229,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78239? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78239 is White at 45.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78239? ▼
ZIP code 78239 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 3,152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78239? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78239 are: Other services (except public administration) (34), Health care and social assistance (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78239? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78239 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78239? ▼
In ZIP code 78239, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 78239? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78239 is 23.1 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 78239? ▼
In ZIP code 78239, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78239? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78239 is 12.9% 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.