| ZIP Code | 78251 |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Area Code | 210/726 |
| Elevation | 873 ft |
| Latitude | 29.461683 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.676727 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.6% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 446 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,070 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 5,237 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 6,046 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 4,070 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,490 (34.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,025 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,900 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,371/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,945 |
| Vacant Units | 982 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,945 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 982 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 78251 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. With a population of 61,683, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 78251 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,025 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78251 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,371 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.6%) and renters (48.4%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 78251 is majority Hispanic (61.03%). Residents are well-educated — 45.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78251 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 78251 in San Antonio, TX is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 61,683 residents, a median household income of $78,025, and a median home value of $243,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.