| ZIP Code | 78238 |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Area Code | 210/726 |
| Elevation | 879 ft |
| Latitude | 29.471786 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.617678 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.8% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 290 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,706 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 2,161 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 3,196 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,021 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,504 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,227 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,300 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,183/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,726 |
| Vacant Units | 1,167 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,726 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,167 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 78238 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. With a population of 26,250, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 78238 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,227 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78238 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $191,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,183 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.5%) and renters (54.5%). Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 78238 is majority Hispanic (67.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78238 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 78238 in San Antonio, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 26,250 residents, a median household income of $56,227, and a median home value of $191,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.