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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78245

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

56,511
657/sq mi
$90,029
Median income
$260,300
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
657
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78245 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78245 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 56,511 residents across 86.0 square miles, a density of 657 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78245 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,029 (19% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,678. Poverty here runs at 9.2%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $260,300 (5% above the state average), median rent at $1,618 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bexar County, letting you compare 78245 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 78245

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78245.

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 78245, 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

56,511

Population

86.0

Area (sq mi)

657

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78245?

32.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 39.9%
African American 12.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%

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?

$90,029

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$33,678

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78245 ranks nationally

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

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

$90,029 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

33,173

Total Housing Units

31,639

Occupied Units

1,534

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$260,300

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,618

Median Rent

2008

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78245 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 238
2021 +15.7% 276
2022 +17.1% 323
2023 +1.5% 328
2024 +0.7% 330

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 567 business establishments in ZIP 78245, employing approximately 11,642 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,120,000.

567

Businesses

11,642

Employees

$476.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 84 14.8%
Retail trade 83 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 66 11.6%
Construction 64 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 43 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 37 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 5.5%
Finance and insurance 27 4.8%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.3%
Information 9 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%

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 78245 vs 78252 →

ZIP 78245 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 78245 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78245 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 78245 ranks #3 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
78252 San Antonio, TX 7,372 4.6 mi
78227 San Antonio, TX 46,077 6.1 mi
78236 Jbsa Lackland, TX 10,392 5.5 mi
78251 San Antonio, TX 49,435 5.2 mi
78253 San Antonio, TX 29,007 5.7 mi
78002 Atascosa, TX 8,255 8.4 mi
78254 San Antonio, TX 44,817 9.2 mi
78250 San Antonio, TX 54,903 7.9 mi
78243 San Antonio, TX 235 8.5 mi
78242 San Antonio, TX 31,395 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 58,811
78207 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 55,514
78250 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 54,903
78240 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 51,111
78223 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 50,637
78249 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 49,951

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78245 in? ▼
ZIP code 78245 (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 78245? ▼
ZIP code 78245 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 56,511 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78245? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78245 is $90,029, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78245? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78245 is $260,300, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78245? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78245 is White at 39.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78245? ▼
ZIP code 78245 has 567 business establishments employing approximately 11,642 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78245? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78245 are: Accommodation and food services (84), Retail trade (83), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78245? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78245 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 78245? ▼
In ZIP code 78245, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 78245? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78245 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78245? ▼
In ZIP code 78245, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78245? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78245 is 9.2% 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.