| ZIP Code | 78217 |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Area Code | 210/726 |
| Elevation | 678 ft |
| Latitude | 29.539974 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.42005 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 378 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,706 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 3,075 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 3,834 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,467 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,786 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,852 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,186/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,179 |
| Vacant Units | 1,476 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,179 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,476 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 78217 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. With a population of 33,959, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 78217 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,852 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78217 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,186 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.6%) and renters (54.4%). Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 78217 is majority Hispanic (51.63%). Residents are well-educated — 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.9%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78217 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 78217 in San Antonio, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 33,959 residents, a median household income of $56,852, and a median home value of $216,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.