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San Antonio, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78266

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

5,591
57/sq mi
$146,792
Median income
$586,600
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Antonio pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78266 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78266 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Antonio, Comal County, Texas, home to 5,591 residents across 97.4 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78266 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,792 (94% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $71,737. Local economic indicators show a 1.6% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $586,600 (137% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,306 monthly, and 94.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Comal County, letting you compare 78266 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 78266

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Antonio, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78266.

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 78266, 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

5,591

Population

97.4

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78266?

49.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 13.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%

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?

$146,792

Median Household Income

+94% vs state

$71,737

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78266 ranks nationally

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

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

$146,792 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 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,796

Total Housing Units

2,651

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$586,600

Median Home Value

+137% vs state

$2,306

Median Rent

2003

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78266 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 189
2021 +10.6% 209
2022 +29.1% 270
2023 -2.5% 263
2024 +9.9% 289

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 288 business establishments in ZIP 78266, employing approximately 4,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,716,000.

288

Businesses

4,146

Employees

$217.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 59 20.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 11.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 22 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 22 7.6%
Retail trade 20 6.9%
Finance and insurance 20 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 6.6%
Manufacturing 14 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 4.5%
Wholesale trade 12 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 4.2%
Educational services 5 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 78266 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 78266 ranks #0 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 78266 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 78266 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
78261 San Antonio, TX 13,513 5.0 mi
78259 San Antonio, TX 22,660 6.1 mi
78233 San Antonio, TX 43,710 7.0 mi
78247 San Antonio, TX 49,176 6.6 mi
78148 Universal City, TX 20,139 7.9 mi
78239 San Antonio, TX 28,736 9.7 mi
78154 Schertz, TX 30,347 8.4 mi
78150 Jbsa Randolph, TX 11 9.1 mi
78108 Cibolo, TX 27,770 8.7 mi
78217 San Antonio, TX 32,165 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Comal County

78130 standard
New Braunfels, TX
Pop: 59,546
78132 standard
New Braunfels, TX
Pop: 19,139
78133 standard
Canyon Lake, TX
Pop: 16,269
78070 standard
Spring Branch, TX
Pop: 14,618
78163 standard
Bulverde, TX
Pop: 9,838
78623 standard
Fischer, TX
Pop: 813

Related Areas

Comal County San Antonio, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78266 in? ▼
ZIP code 78266 (San Antonio) is located in Comal County, Texas. Comal County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/comal-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78266? ▼
ZIP code 78266 in San Antonio, TX has a population of 5,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78266? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78266 is $146,792, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78266? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78266 is $586,600, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78266? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78266 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78266? ▼
ZIP code 78266 has 288 business establishments employing approximately 4,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78266? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78266 are: Construction (59), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34), Real estate and rental and leasing (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78266? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78266 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 78266? ▼
In ZIP code 78266, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 78266? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78266 is 32.9 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 78266? ▼
In ZIP code 78266, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78266? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78266 is 1.6% 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.