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 High-density area
- $70,098
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78239 (San Antonio, TX) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.7 in 2023 to 295.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,954. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $229,200 (7% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,469; 73.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78239 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 78239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78239.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78239?
35.1
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
12.2%
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?
$70,098
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$30,954
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78239 ranks among Texas ZIPs
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,098 Top 50% higher than 50% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,091housing units
10,091
Total Housing Units
9,456
Occupied Units
635
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78239 vs 78233 →
ZIP 78239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78247
San Antonio (78247)
49,176 residents
- 78233
San Antonio (78233)
43,710 residents
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
39,197 residents
- 78109
Converse (78109)
34,603 residents
- 78217
San Antonio (78217)
32,165 residents
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
31,917 residents
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
30,757 residents
- 78239
San Antonio (78239)
28,736 residents
- 78148
Universal City (78148)
20,139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78239 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78109
Converse (78109)
$91,320 median income
- 78247
San Antonio (78247)
$91,013 median income
- 78209
San Antonio (78209)
$86,514 median income
- 78233
San Antonio (78233)
$76,421 median income
- 78148
Universal City (78148)
$74,783 median income
- 78244
San Antonio (78244)
$71,128 median income
- 78239
San Antonio (78239)
$70,098 median income
- 78217
San Antonio (78217)
$60,988 median income
- 78218
San Antonio (78218)
$57,285 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78239, 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 (28,736 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 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.
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