| ZIP Code | 78234 |
|---|---|
| City | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Area Code | 210/726 |
| Elevation | 725 ft |
| Latitude | 29.460896 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.43834 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.64 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.0% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 181 (8.5%) |
| Some College | 238 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 385 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 242 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,061 (49.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,096 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,196/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,167 |
| Vacant Units | 176 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,167 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 176 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.64 |
ZIP code 78234 is located in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas, within Bexar County. With a population of 6,281, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21 years. Economically, 78234 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,096 is above the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $2,196 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 78234 is majority White (53.06%). Residents are highly educated — 61.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78234 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 78234 in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a young community.