PlainZIP

San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78253

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

29,007
206/sq mi
$106,373
Median income
$360,000
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
206
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78253 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78253 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 29,007 residents across 140.7 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78253 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,373 (41% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $42,218. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. Housing costs here run $360,000 for a typical home value (45% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,615 a month; 77.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 78253 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bexar County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78253

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78253.

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 78253, 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

29,007

Population

140.7

Area (sq mi)

206

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78253?

33.0

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 45.3%
African American 11.6%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%

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?

$106,373

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$42,218

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78253 ranks nationally

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

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

$106,373 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

25,188

Total Housing Units

23,370

Occupied Units

1,818

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$360,000

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,615

Median Rent

2013

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

+17.1%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78253 have increased 17.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.8% 193
2020 -0.2% 192
2021 +15.3% 222
2022 +17.1% 260
2024 – 265

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 666 business establishments in ZIP 78253, employing approximately 8,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,036,000.

666

Businesses

8,600

Employees

$254.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 102 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 95 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 79 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 72 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 9.5%
Construction 59 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 29 4.3%
Finance and insurance 28 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.8%
Manufacturing 10 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.5%
Wholesale trade 9 1.4%
Information 6 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

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 78253 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 78253 ranks #5 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 78253 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 78253 ranks #4 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
78066 Rio Medina, TX 591 6.4 mi
78251 San Antonio, TX 49,435 6.9 mi
78254 San Antonio, TX 44,817 5.8 mi
78245 San Antonio, TX 56,511 5.7 mi
78250 San Antonio, TX 54,903 7.9 mi
78023 Helotes, TX 24,334 10.3 mi
78009 Castroville, TX 7,255 9.6 mi
78252 San Antonio, TX 7,372 10.1 mi
78056 Mico, TX 1,917 9.9 mi
78236 Jbsa Lackland, TX 10,392 10.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78253 in? ▼
ZIP code 78253 (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 78253? ▼
ZIP code 78253 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 29,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78253? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78253 is $106,373, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78253? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78253 is $360,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78253? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78253 is White at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78253? ▼
ZIP code 78253 has 666 business establishments employing approximately 8,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78253? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78253 are: Retail trade (102), Accommodation and food services (95), Health care and social assistance (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78253? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78253 increased by 17.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 78253? ▼
In ZIP code 78253, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 78253? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78253 is 31.4 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 78253? ▼
In ZIP code 78253, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78253? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78253 is 7.8% 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.