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 High-density area
- $106,373
- Median income Above-median income area
- $360,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,218. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $360,000 (45% above the average Texas ZIP), while 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,615.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78253 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 78253
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78253.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
63 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78253?
33.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
8.4%
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?
$106,373
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$42,218
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78253 ranks among Texas ZIPs
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,373 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
25,188housing units
25,188
Total Housing Units
23,370
Occupied Units
1,818
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,000
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78253 vs 78066 →
ZIP 78253 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78245
San Antonio (78245)
56,511 residents
- 78250
San Antonio (78250)
54,903 residents
- 78251
San Antonio (78251)
49,435 residents
- 78254
San Antonio (78254)
44,817 residents
- 78253
San Antonio (78253)
29,007 residents
- 78023
Helotes (78023)
24,334 residents
- 78236 10,392
Jbsa Lackland (78236)
10,392 residents
- 78252 7,372
San Antonio (78252)
7,372 residents
- 78009 7,255
Castroville (78009)
7,255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78253 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78253 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78023
Helotes (78023)
$134,007 median income
- 78056
Mico (78056)
$119,946 median income
- 78254
San Antonio (78254)
$115,526 median income
- 78253
San Antonio (78253)
$106,373 median income
- 78009
Castroville (78009)
$103,125 median income
- 78245
San Antonio (78245)
$90,029 median income
- 78066
Rio Medina (78066)
$87,604 median income
- 78252
San Antonio (78252)
$85,518 median income
- 78250
San Antonio (78250)
$80,659 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78253, 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 (29,007 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 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.
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