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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
$80,659
Median income
$235,000
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,243. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. Housing costs here run $235,000 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,530 a month; 73.1% of 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78250 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 78250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78250.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78250?

36.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 42.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%

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

$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

$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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

20,537

Total Housing Units

19,509

Occupied Units

1,028

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$235,000

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78250 ranks #2 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 78250 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 78250 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 56,511
78207 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 55,514
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.