San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78250
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,903
- 2,207/sq mi High-density area
- $80,659
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,207
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78250 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 78250 (San Antonio, TX) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.7 in 2023 to 299.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78250 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 54,903 residents across 24.9 square miles, a density of 2,207 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,659 (7% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,243. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $235,000 (5% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,530; 73.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78250 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 78250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78250.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 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 78250, 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
54,903
Population
24.9
Area (sq mi)
2,207
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78250?
36.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
10.4%
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?
$80,659
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$33,243
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78250 ranks nationally
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$80,659 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
20,537housing units
20,537
Total Housing Units
19,509
Occupied Units
1,028
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,000
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,530
Median Rent
1988
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
-5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78250 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 225 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 255 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 304 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 317 |
| 2024 | -5.3% | 300 |
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 592 business establishments in ZIP 78250, employing approximately 8,556 people with a combined annual payroll of $277,063,000.
592
Businesses
8,556
Employees
$277.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 105 | 17.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 60 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.5% |
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 78250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
58,811 residents
- 78250
San Antonio (78250)
54,903 residents
- 78240
San Antonio (78240)
51,111 residents
- 78249
San Antonio (78249)
49,951 residents
- 78251
San Antonio (78251)
49,435 residents
- 78227
San Antonio (78227)
46,077 residents
- 78254
San Antonio (78254)
44,817 residents
- 78230
San Antonio (78230)
39,089 residents
- 78229
San Antonio (78229)
28,804 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78250 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78254
San Antonio (78254)
$115,526 median income
- 78250
San Antonio (78250)
$80,659 median income
- 78249
San Antonio (78249)
$80,565 median income
- 78251
San Antonio (78251)
$78,958 median income
- 78230
San Antonio (78230)
$73,529 median income
- 78236
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
$69,219 median income
- 78240
San Antonio (78240)
$63,351 median income
- 78238
San Antonio (78238)
$57,769 median income
- 78228
San Antonio (78228)
$52,976 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78250 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78251 | San Antonio, TX | 49,435 | 2.9 mi |
| 78238 | San Antonio, TX | 23,514 | 3.6 mi |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 51,111 | 3.8 mi |
| 78229 | San Antonio, TX | 28,804 | 5.7 mi |
| 78254 | San Antonio, TX | 44,817 | 4.9 mi |
| 78249 | San Antonio, TX | 49,951 | 5.5 mi |
| 78227 | San Antonio, TX | 46,077 | 7.1 mi |
| 78228 | San Antonio, TX | 58,811 | 6.4 mi |
| 78236 | Jbsa Lackland, TX | 10,392 | 8.7 mi |
| 78230 | San Antonio, TX | 39,089 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78250, 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 (54,903 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 78250 in?
ZIP code 78250 (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 78250?
ZIP code 78250 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 54,903 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78250?
The median household income in ZIP 78250 is $80,659, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78250?
The median home value in ZIP 78250 is $235,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78250?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78250 is White at 42.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78250?
ZIP code 78250 has 592 business establishments employing approximately 8,556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78250?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78250 are: Retail trade (105), Accommodation and food services (76), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78250?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78250 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 78250?
In ZIP code 78250, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 78250?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78250 is 27.4 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 78250?
In ZIP code 78250, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78250?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78250 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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