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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
$114,156
Median income
$380,800
Median home value
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $52,695. Poverty here runs at 3.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $380,800 for a typical home value (54% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,703 a month; 64.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78259 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 78259?

37.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.9%
African American 4.9%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%

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

$52,695

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78259 ranks nationally

San Antonio, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$114,156 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,779

Total Housing Units

11,263

Occupied Units

516

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$380,800

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78259 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78259 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.