ZIP Code 78263
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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas
- Population
- 4,673
- Median income
- $80,156
- Median home value
- $331,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.3%
- Land area
- 95.0 sq mi
49/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 51
Chicago
ZIP code 78263 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 4,673. The median household income is $80,156, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $331,900, 19% above the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78263 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.0 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 4,673 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 78263 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78263 sits at $80,156 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,172. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $331,900 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,370 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78263 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78263 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 78263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78263.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Manufacturing 11
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade 10
Wholesale trade
10 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 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 78263, 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
4,673
Population
95.0
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78263?
51.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
11.9%
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?
$80,156
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$45,172
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
1,782
Total Housing Units
1,676
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$331,900
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,370
Median Rent
1995
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78263 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.0% | 206 |
| 2020 | +2.3% | 210 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 228 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 251 |
| 2024 | — | 288 |
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 131 business establishments in ZIP 78263, employing approximately 2,247 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,427,000.
131
Businesses
2,247
Employees
$126.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 23.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 3.8% |
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 78263 vs 78222 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78222 | San Antonio, TX | 19,408 | 4.2 mi |
| 78101 | Adkins, TX | 7,898 | 4.4 mi |
| 78223 | San Antonio, TX | 50,637 | 5.9 mi |
| 78220 | San Antonio, TX | 15,965 | 6.4 mi |
| 78109 | Converse, TX | 34,603 | 8.9 mi |
| 78235 | San Antonio, TX | 357 | 8.1 mi |
| 78244 | San Antonio, TX | 30,757 | 8.3 mi |
| 78219 | San Antonio, TX | 15,225 | 7.4 mi |
| 78152 | Saint Hedwig, TX | 2,294 | 8.1 mi |
| 78203 | San Antonio, TX | 6,099 | 9.8 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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