| ZIP Code | 78216 |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Area Code | 210/726 |
| Elevation | 806 ft |
| Latitude | 29.538739 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.491258 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 16.1% ▲ 61% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.0% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 208 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,779 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 3,045 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 4,925 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,221 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,653 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,488 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $281,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,211/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,138 |
| Vacant Units | 2,503 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,138 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,503 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 78216 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. With a population of 42,044, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 78216 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,488 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78216 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $281,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,211 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 78216 is majority Hispanic (59.38%). Residents are well-educated — 48.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.1%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78216 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 78216 in San Antonio, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 42,044 residents, a median household income of $55,488, and a median home value of $281,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.