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Bexar County
San Antonio, TX
78205
78205 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78205 is located in
San Antonio ,
Texas ,
within Bexar County .
It covers approximately 1.17 square miles and serves a population of
1,741 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 210/726 .
About ZIP code 78205
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $600,400. Renters make up the majority at 92%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $36,746. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 78205 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,741
Population density
1,488 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
1.17 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
29.4243
Longitude
-98.4871
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
210/726
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
43.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.3%
31.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
19.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
5.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$36,746
Median household income
$600,400
Median home value
$1,259
Median monthly rent
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 89 5.1% 18 and over 1,652 94.9% 65 and over 425 24.4% Median age 44.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 1,246 57.4% Hispanic or Latino 428 19.7% Two or more races 263 12.1% Other race 184 8.5% Asian 27 1.2% Black or African American 21 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
43.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.3%
31.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
19.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
5.4%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 18.7% $15k–$25k 16.8% $25k–$35k 5.9% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 23.1% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 6.6% $200k+ 8.3% Median income $36,746
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $600,400 Median rent / month $1,259 Owner occupied 7.9% Renter occupied 92.1% Vacant 29.6% Single-family detached 4.6% Large apartment buildings 89.8% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 2.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.1% 2010–2019 20.3% 2000–2009 15.2% 1990–1999 2.6% 1980–1989 6.8% 1970–1979 1.8% 1960–1969 3.0% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 0.3% 1939 or earlier 43.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.9% 1 bedroom 69.7% 2 bedrooms 11.5% 3 bedrooms 1.3% 4 bedrooms 3.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 34.7% 1 vehicle 43.9% 2 vehicles 20.7% 3 or more 0.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.5% Electricity 81.3% Propane / LP gas 2.2% No fuel used 5.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 181 14.7% Cohabiting couple 89 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 598 48.5% Female householder, no spouse 366 29.7% Households with children under 18 88 7.1% Households with seniors (65+) 384 31.1% Average household size 1.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.8% 52.1% Married 26.5% 26.6% Separated 4.1% 0.0% Widowed 1.1% 0.0% Divorced 21.5% 21.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.7%
Some college, no degree
10.2%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.6% Bachelor's or higher 44.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 12.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 65 34.8% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 98 52.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.9%
Professional & management
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Public administration
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 56.8% Service 18.6% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 4.5% Production & transportation 1.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.3% Government 11.0% Self-employed 7.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.8% Carpool 3.3% Public transit 2.2% Walk 15.8% Work from home 8.4% Other means 4.4% Avg commute (minutes) 21.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.7% Retirement income 10.9% Supplemental Security 11.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.3% High blood pressure 43.5% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 17.5% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 8.0% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.0% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 25.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 17.5% Fair or poor health 21.1% Poor mental health 12.2% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 28.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.9% Visited dentist 55.6% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 214 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 12.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.0% 65 and over 31.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.5% Public insurance 34.2% No insurance 9.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,717 98.6% Spanish 186 10.8% Other Indo-European 186 10.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,484 85.2% Born in same state 1,448 83.2% Born in different state 947 54.4% Foreign born 36 2.1% Naturalized citizen 257 14.8% Not a US citizen 96 37.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 155 8.9% French 115 6.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 14 0.8% Dutch 8 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 70.9% Internet access 96.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78205
What city is ZIP code 78205 in?
ZIP code 78205 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78205 in?
ZIP code 78205 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78205 mostly rentals?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 78205 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78205?
22% of residents in ZIP code 78205 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78205 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 78205 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78205?
The median home value in ZIP code 78205 is $600,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 78205 in?
ZIP code 78205 observes the CST timezone.
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