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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78255

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

10,826
229/sq mi
$157,428
Median income
$531,400
Median home value
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
229
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78255 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78255 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 10,826 residents across 47.3 square miles, a density of 229 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78255 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,428 (108% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $71,506. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $531,400 for a typical home value (115% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,815 a month; 84.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 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 78255 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 78255

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78255.

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 78255, 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

10,826

Population

47.3

Area (sq mi)

229

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78255?

40.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 58.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 10.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%

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?

$157,428

Median Household Income

+108% vs state

$71,506

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78255 ranks nationally

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

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

$157,428 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,270

Total Housing Units

6,106

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$531,400

Median Home Value

+115% vs state

$1,815

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78255 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 210
2021 +18.2% 249
2022 +19.0% 296
2023 +0.9% 299
2024 +8.1% 323

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 330 business establishments in ZIP 78255, employing approximately 2,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,520,000.

330

Businesses

2,055

Employees

$93.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 54 16.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 10.0%
Construction 31 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 27 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 23 7.0%
Retail trade 21 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.4%
Finance and insurance 12 3.6%
Wholesale trade 11 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Information 4 1.2%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 78255 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 78255 ranks #7 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 78255 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 78255 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
78256 San Antonio, TX 6,855 3.2 mi
78257 San Antonio, TX 3,950 4.9 mi
78015 Boerne, TX 9,602 6.4 mi
78023 Helotes, TX 24,334 5.7 mi
78249 San Antonio, TX 49,951 6.7 mi
78240 San Antonio, TX 51,111 9.6 mi
78254 San Antonio, TX 44,817 9.2 mi
78231 San Antonio, TX 7,906 9.1 mi
78248 San Antonio, TX 13,638 9.5 mi
78230 San Antonio, TX 39,089 10.0 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
78250 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 54,903
78240 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 51,111
78223 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 50,637

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78255 in? ▼
ZIP code 78255 (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 78255? ▼
ZIP code 78255 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 10,826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78255? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78255 is $157,428, which is 106% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78255? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78255 is $531,400, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78255? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78255 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78255? ▼
ZIP code 78255 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 2,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78255? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78255 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Health care and social assistance (54), Real estate and rental and leasing (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78255? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78255 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 78255? ▼
In ZIP code 78255, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.2% 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 78255? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78255 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 78255? ▼
In ZIP code 78255, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78255? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78255 is 5.9% 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.