San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78259
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,660
- 634/sq mi High-density area
- $114,156
- Median income Above-median income area
- $380,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Antonio pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 634
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78259 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78259 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, with 22,660 residents across 35.7 square miles, a density of 634 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78259 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,156 (51% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,695. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $380,800 (54% above the average Texas ZIP), while 64.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,703.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, 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 78259 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 78259
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78259.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 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 78259, 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
22,660
Population
35.7
Area (sq mi)
634
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78259?
37.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
16.1%
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?
$114,156
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$52,695
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78259 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)
$114,156 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
11,779housing units
11,779
Total Housing Units
11,263
Occupied Units
516
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$380,800
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,703
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
-2.4%
YoY Change (2023)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78259 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.6% | 186 |
| 2020 | +5.3% | 196 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 214 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 265 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 259 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 544 business establishments in ZIP 78259, employing approximately 9,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $716,702,000.
544
Businesses
9,381
Employees
$716.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 57 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 17 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Information | 12 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.6% |
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 78259 vs 78247 →
ZIP 78259 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
- 78233
San Antonio (78233)
43,710 residents
- 78258
San Antonio (78258)
40,586 residents
- 78216
San Antonio (78216)
40,267 residents
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
35,120 residents
- 78217
San Antonio (78217)
32,165 residents
- 78260
San Antonio (78260)
24,844 residents
- 78259
San Antonio (78259)
22,660 residents
- 78248 13,638
San Antonio (78248)
13,638 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78259 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78259 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
- 78261
San Antonio (78261)
$147,727 median income
- 78266
San Antonio (78266)
$146,792 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
- 78247
San Antonio (78247)
$91,013 median income
- 78232
San Antonio (78232)
$85,273 median income
- 78233
San Antonio (78233)
$76,421 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78259 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78247 | San Antonio, TX | 49,176 | 3.1 mi |
| 78258 | San Antonio, TX | 40,586 | 4.1 mi |
| 78232 | San Antonio, TX | 35,120 | 3.9 mi |
| 78261 | San Antonio, TX | 13,513 | 4.8 mi |
| 78217 | San Antonio, TX | 32,165 | 5.9 mi |
| 78266 | San Antonio, TX | 5,591 | 6.1 mi |
| 78260 | San Antonio, TX | 24,844 | 6.0 mi |
| 78248 | San Antonio, TX | 13,638 | 6.4 mi |
| 78233 | San Antonio, TX | 43,710 | 6.3 mi |
| 78216 | San Antonio, TX | 40,267 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78259, 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 (22,660 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 78259 in?
ZIP code 78259 (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 78259?
ZIP code 78259 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 22,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78259?
The median household income in ZIP 78259 is $114,156, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78259?
The median home value in ZIP 78259 is $380,800, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78259?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78259 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78259?
ZIP code 78259 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 9,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78259?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78259 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Health care and social assistance (66), Accommodation and food services (59). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78259?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78259 decreased by 2.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 78259?
In ZIP code 78259, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.6% 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 78259?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78259 is 26.5 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 78259?
In ZIP code 78259, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78259?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78259 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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