San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78258
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,586
- 987/sq mi High-density area
- $117,835
- Median income Above-median income area
- $480,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.0%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 987
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78258 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78258 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 40,586 residents across 41.1 square miles, a density of 987 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78258 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,835 (56% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,027. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 3.7%. Median home value is $480,500 (94% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,736; 54.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78258 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 78258
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78258.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
462 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
249 establishments
- Retail trade 166
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 166
Accommodation and food services
166 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 163
Real estate and rental and leasing
163 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 78258, 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
40,586
Population
41.1
Area (sq mi)
987
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78258?
38.0
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
17.0%
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?
$117,835
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$61,027
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78258 ranks nationally
San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$117,835 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US 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
20,895housing units
20,895
Total Housing Units
19,563
Occupied Units
1,332
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$480,500
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$1,736
Median Rent
2005
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
+30.7%
YoY Change (2022)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78258 have increased 30.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1.4% | 153 |
| 2019 | +4.9% | 161 |
| 2020 | -0.4% | 160 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 167 |
| 2022 | +30.7% | 218 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,903 business establishments in ZIP 78258, employing approximately 28,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,597,325,000.
1,903
Businesses
28,091
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 462 | 24.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 249 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 166 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 166 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 163 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 142 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 93 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 90 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 62 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 43 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 42 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 1.5% |
| Information | 28 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 0.3% |
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 78258 vs 78232 →
ZIP 78258 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78247
San Antonio (78247)
49,176 residents
- 78258
San Antonio (78258)
40,586 residents
- 78213
San Antonio (78213)
40,396 residents
- 78216
San Antonio (78216)
40,267 residents
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
35,120 residents
- 78260
San Antonio (78260)
24,844 residents
- 78259
San Antonio (78259)
22,660 residents
- 78248 13,638
San Antonio (78248)
13,638 residents
- 78231 7,906
San Antonio (78231)
7,906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78258 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78258 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78260
San Antonio (78260)
$154,590 median income
- 78248
San Antonio (78248)
$130,552 median income
- 78258
San Antonio (78258)
$117,835 median income
- 78259
San Antonio (78259)
$114,156 median income
- 78231
San Antonio (78231)
$109,183 median income
- 78247
San Antonio (78247)
$91,013 median income
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
$85,273 median income
- 78257
San Antonio (78257)
$81,301 median income
- 78256
San Antonio (78256)
$74,977 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78258 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78232 | San Antonio, TX | 35,120 | 3.4 mi |
| 78260 | San Antonio, TX | 24,844 | 4.4 mi |
| 78248 | San Antonio, TX | 13,638 | 3.5 mi |
| 78259 | San Antonio, TX | 22,660 | 4.1 mi |
| 78231 | San Antonio, TX | 7,906 | 4.8 mi |
| 78216 | San Antonio, TX | 40,267 | 6.7 mi |
| 78257 | San Antonio, TX | 3,950 | 5.6 mi |
| 78247 | San Antonio, TX | 49,176 | 6.3 mi |
| 78256 | San Antonio, TX | 6,855 | 7.9 mi |
| 78213 | San Antonio, TX | 40,396 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78258, 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 (40,586 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 78258 in?
ZIP code 78258 (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 78258?
ZIP code 78258 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 40,586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78258?
The median household income in ZIP 78258 is $117,835, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78258?
The median home value in ZIP 78258 is $480,500, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78258 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78258?
ZIP code 78258 has 1,903 business establishments employing approximately 28,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78258?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78258 are: Health care and social assistance (462), Professional, scientific, and technical services (249), Retail trade (166). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78258?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78258 increased by 30.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 78258?
In ZIP code 78258, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.0% 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 78258?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78258 is 24.0 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 78258?
In ZIP code 78258, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78258 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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