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 High-density area
- $157,428
- Median income Above-median income area
- $531,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78255 (San Antonio, TX) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.6 in 2023 to 322.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,506. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $531,400 (115% above the average Texas ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,815.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78255 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 78255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78255.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 27
Accommodation and food services
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78255?
40.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
12.8%
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?
$157,428
Median Household Income
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$71,506
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78255 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)
$157,428 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
6,270housing units
6,270
Total Housing Units
6,106
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$531,400
Median Home Value
+115% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78255 vs 78256 →
ZIP 78255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78240
San Antonio (78240)
51,111 residents
- 78249
San Antonio (78249)
49,951 residents
- 78254
San Antonio (78254)
44,817 residents
- 78230
San Antonio (78230)
39,089 residents
- 78023
Helotes (78023)
24,334 residents
- 78248 13,638
San Antonio (78248)
13,638 residents
- 78255 10,826
San Antonio (78255)
10,826 residents
- 78015 9,602
Boerne (78015)
9,602 residents
- 78231 7,906
San Antonio (78231)
7,906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78255 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78015
Boerne (78015)
$162,487 median income
- 78255
San Antonio (78255)
$157,428 median income
- 78023
Helotes (78023)
$134,007 median income
- 78248
San Antonio (78248)
$130,552 median income
- 78254
San Antonio (78254)
$115,526 median income
- 78231
San Antonio (78231)
$109,183 median income
- 78257
San Antonio (78257)
$81,301 median income
- 78249
San Antonio (78249)
$80,565 median income
- 78256
San Antonio (78256)
$74,977 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78255, 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 (10,826 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 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.
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