ZIP Code 78258
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 40,586
- Median income
- $117,835
- Median home value
- $480,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.0%
- Land area
- 41.1 sq mi
987/sq mi
▲ 54% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 78258 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 40,586. The median household income is $117,835, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $480,500, 73% above the US average. 62.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78258 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.1 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 40,586 residents, producing a population density of 987 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78258 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78258 sits at $117,835 (56% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $61,027. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $480,500 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $1,736 per month, and 54.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78258 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78258 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78258
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$61,027
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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