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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
$147,727
Median income
$430,200
Median home value
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $57,278. Local economic indicators show a 2.8% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $430,200 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $1,799 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 78261 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bexar County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78261?

36.4

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 48.8%
African American 7.6%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%

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

$57,278

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78261 ranks nationally

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

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

$147,727 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,483

Total Housing Units

9,098

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$430,200

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$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

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ZIP 78261 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 78261 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 78261 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 78261 ranks #2 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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