San Antonio, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78261
Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,513
- 175/sq mi High-density area
- $147,727
- Median income Above-median income area
- $430,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.5%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 175
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78261 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78261 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, home to 13,513 residents across 77.3 square miles, a density of 175 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78261 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,727 (95% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,278. The poverty rate is 2.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $430,200 (74% above the average Texas ZIP), while 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,799.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bexar County, so 78261 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 78261
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78261.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 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 78261, 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
13,513
Population
77.3
Area (sq mi)
175
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78261?
36.4
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
11.6%
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?
$147,727
Median Household Income
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$57,278
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78261 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)
$147,727 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
9,483housing units
9,483
Total Housing Units
9,098
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$430,200
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,799
Median Rent
2011
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78261 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +15.2% | 192 |
| 2019 | -5.0% | 182 |
| 2020 | +10.7% | 202 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 223 |
| 2024 | – | 310 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 290 business establishments in ZIP 78261, employing approximately 2,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,607,000.
290
Businesses
2,548
Employees
$137.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 34 | 11.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.8% |
| Information | 5 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.0% |
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 78261 vs 78260 →
ZIP 78261 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
- 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
- 78261 13,513
San Antonio (78261)
13,513 residents
- 78163 9,838
Bulverde (78163)
9,838 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78261 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78261 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
- 78163
Bulverde (78163)
$140,594 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78261 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78260 | San Antonio, TX | 24,844 | 5.1 mi |
| 78259 | San Antonio, TX | 22,660 | 4.8 mi |
| 78266 | San Antonio, TX | 5,591 | 5.0 mi |
| 78247 | San Antonio, TX | 49,176 | 7.4 mi |
| 78163 | Bulverde, TX | 9,838 | 6.1 mi |
| 78258 | San Antonio, TX | 40,586 | 6.9 mi |
| 78233 | San Antonio, TX | 43,710 | 9.7 mi |
| 78232 | San Antonio, TX | 35,120 | 8.4 mi |
| 78248 | San Antonio, TX | 13,638 | 10.2 mi |
| 78231 | San Antonio, TX | 7,906 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78261, 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 (13,513 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 78261 in?
ZIP code 78261 (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 78261?
ZIP code 78261 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 13,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78261?
The median household income in ZIP 78261 is $147,727, which is 94% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78261?
The median home value in ZIP 78261 is $430,200, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78261?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78261 is White at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78261?
ZIP code 78261 has 290 business establishments employing approximately 2,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78261?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78261 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (52), Construction (34), Real estate and rental and leasing (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78261?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78261 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 78261?
In ZIP code 78261, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.5% 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 78261?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78261 is 30.7 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 78261?
In ZIP code 78261, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78261?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78261 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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