ZIP Code 78264

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San Antonio · Bexar County · Texas

Population
12,339

72/sq mi

Median income
$54,409

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,300

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.7%

Median age 41.6

Land area
170.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 78264 in San Antonio, Texas has a population of 12,339. The median household income is $54,409, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $163,300, 41% below the US average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78264 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.9 square miles in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The area is home to 12,339 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 78264 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78264 sits at $54,409 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,088. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $163,300 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,265 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78264 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bexar County, so you can benchmark 78264 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 78264

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78264.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78264, 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

12,339

Population

170.9

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 78264?

41.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 34.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%

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?

$54,409

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$24,088

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,545

Total Housing Units

4,092

Occupied Units

453

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$163,300

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,265

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 136 business establishments in ZIP 78264, employing approximately 11,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $688,398,000.

136

Businesses

11,153

Employees

$688.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 20.6%
Manufacturing 21 15.4%
Retail trade 18 13.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.2%
Wholesale trade 6 4.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
78221 San Antonio, TX 35,990 6.5 mi
78050 Leming, TX 767 8.2 mi
78224 San Antonio, TX 17,601 7.7 mi
78112 Elmendorf, TX 7,941 8.0 mi
78214 San Antonio, TX 23,341 9.7 mi
78073 Von Ormy, TX 8,171 8.1 mi
78223 San Antonio, TX 50,637 10.8 mi
78065 Poteet, TX 10,831 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78264 in?
ZIP code 78264 (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 78264?
ZIP code 78264 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 12,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78264?
The median household income in ZIP 78264 is $54,409, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78264?
The median home value in ZIP 78264 is $163,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78264?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78264 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78264?
ZIP code 78264 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 11,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78264?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78264 are: Construction (28), Manufacturing (21), Retail trade (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78264?
In ZIP code 78264, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 78264?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78264 is 30.2 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 78264?
In ZIP code 78264, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78264?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78264 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for San Antonio, TX

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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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