| ZIP Code | 78236 |
|---|---|
| City | Jbsa Lackland |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Area Code | 210/726 |
| Elevation | 761 ft |
| Latitude | 29.385897 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.622521 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 4.07 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.5% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 267 (14.6%) |
| Some College | 210 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 349 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 290 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 705 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,771 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,099/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 542 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 4.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 542 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 97.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 4.07 |
ZIP code 78236 is located in Jbsa Lackland, Texas, within Bexar County. With a population of 7,629, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21.2 years. Economically, 78236 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,771 is above the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $2,099 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 97.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 78236 is majority White (59.44%). Residents are well-educated — 54.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78236 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 40% — 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 18%.
Overall, ZIP code 78236 in Jbsa Lackland, TX is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a young community.