ZIP Code 78259
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 22,660
- Median income
- $114,156
- Median home value
- $380,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.6%
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi
634/sq mi
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 78259 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 22,660. The median household income is $114,156, which is 50% above the national average. Median home value is $380,800, 37% above the US average. 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78259 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.7 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 22,660 residents, producing a population density of 634 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 78259 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78259 sits at $114,156 (51% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $52,695. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $380,800 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,703 per month, and 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78259 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 78259
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$52,695
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 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?
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
$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 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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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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