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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78263

Bexar County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,673
49/sq mi
$80,156
Median income
$331,900
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78263 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78263 covers 95.0 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,673 residents on file, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78263 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,156 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,172. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $331,900 for a typical home value (34% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,370 a month; 75.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 78263

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78263.

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 78263, 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

4,673

Population

95.0

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78263?

51.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%
African American 8.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%

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

How ZIP 78263 ranks nationally

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

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

$80,156 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$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

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ZIP 78263 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 78263 ranks #9 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 78263 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 78263 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bexar County

78228 standard
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Pop: 58,811
78245 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 56,511
78207 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 55,514
78250 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 54,903
78240 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 51,111
78223 standard
San Antonio, TX
Pop: 50,637

Related Areas

Bexar County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78263 in? ▼
ZIP code 78263 (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 78263? ▼
ZIP code 78263 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 4,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78263? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78263 is $80,156, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78263? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78263 is $331,900, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78263? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78263 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78263? ▼
ZIP code 78263 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 2,247 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78263? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78263 are: Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (13), Manufacturing (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78263? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78263 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 78263? ▼
In ZIP code 78263, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 78263? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78263 is 28.9 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 78263? ▼
In ZIP code 78263, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78263? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78263 is 14.1% 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.