ZIP Code 78243

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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas

Population
235

195/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 21

Land area
1.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 78243 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 235. 0

ZIP code 78243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 235 residents, producing a population density of 195 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 78243 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78243 sits at , while per-capita income is $24,322. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78243 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 →

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 78243, 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

235

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

195

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78243?

21.0

Median Age

74.6%

Male

25.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.5%
African American 32.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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?

$24,322

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 29.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 78243, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,321,000.

13

Businesses

85

Employees

$9.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 76.9%

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 78243 vs 78242 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78242 San Antonio, TX 31,395 1.6 mi
78226 San Antonio, TX 6,648 1.8 mi
78236 Jbsa Lackland, TX 10,392 3.0 mi
78211 San Antonio, TX 31,944 2.6 mi
78227 San Antonio, TX 46,077 3.2 mi
78237 San Antonio, TX 36,929 3.8 mi
78225 San Antonio, TX 13,025 4.3 mi
78228 San Antonio, TX 58,811 6.3 mi
78207 San Antonio, TX 55,514 5.5 mi
78238 San Antonio, TX 23,514 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78243 in?
ZIP code 78243 (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 78243?
ZIP code 78243 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78243?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78243 is White at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78243?
ZIP code 78243 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for San Antonio, TX

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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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