San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78256
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,855
- 305/sq mi High-density area
- $74,977
- Median income Near-median income area
- $579,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 305
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78256 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78256 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 6,855 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 305 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78256 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,977 (1% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,937. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $579,300 (134% above the average Texas ZIP), with only 29.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,600.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78256 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 78256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78256.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 53
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 45
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 42
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 30
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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 78256, 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
6,855
Population
22.5
Area (sq mi)
305
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78256?
29.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
14.4%
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?
$74,977
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$62,937
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78256 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)
$74,977 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
7,143housing units
7,143
Total Housing Units
6,038
Occupied Units
1,105
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$579,300
Median Home Value
+134% vs state ZIP avg
$1,600
Median Rent
2012
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
147
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+47%
Total Change Since 2000
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | – | 147 |
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 2017. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 403 business establishments in ZIP 78256, employing approximately 8,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,739,000.
403
Businesses
8,698
Employees
$463.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 135 | 33.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 13.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 78256 vs 78249 →
ZIP 78256 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
- 78258
San Antonio (78258)
40,586 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 78256 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78256 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
- 78258
San Antonio (78258)
$117,835 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 78256 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78249 | San Antonio, TX | 49,951 | 3.9 mi |
| 78255 | San Antonio, TX | 10,826 | 3.2 mi |
| 78257 | San Antonio, TX | 3,950 | 3.7 mi |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 51,111 | 6.9 mi |
| 78231 | San Antonio, TX | 7,906 | 5.9 mi |
| 78023 | Helotes, TX | 24,334 | 7.2 mi |
| 78248 | San Antonio, TX | 13,638 | 6.5 mi |
| 78258 | San Antonio, TX | 40,586 | 7.9 mi |
| 78230 | San Antonio, TX | 39,089 | 6.8 mi |
| 78015 | Boerne, TX | 9,602 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78256, 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 (6,855 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 78256 in?
ZIP code 78256 (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 78256?
ZIP code 78256 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 6,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78256?
The median household income in ZIP 78256 is $74,977, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78256?
The median home value in ZIP 78256 is $579,300, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78256 is White at 43.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78256?
ZIP code 78256 has 403 business establishments employing approximately 8,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78256 are: Retail trade (135), Health care and social assistance (53), Real estate and rental and leasing (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78256?
In ZIP code 78256, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 78256?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78256 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78256?
In ZIP code 78256, approximately 29.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78256 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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