78208 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, Texas

ZIP code 78208 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 0.98 square miles and serves a population of 4,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.

About ZIP code 78208

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,300. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $23,864. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (21%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78208 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,186

population

0.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78208 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78208

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Antonio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78202 San Antonio (1 mi) 78215 San Antonio (1.4 mi) 78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (1.8 mi) 78203 San Antonio (1.8 mi) 78205 San Antonio (2.1 mi) 78212 San Antonio (2.2 mi) 78288 San Antonio (2.4 mi) 78243 San Antonio (2.4 mi) 78289 San Antonio (2.4 mi) 78285 San Antonio (2.4 mi) 78206 San Antonio (2.4 mi) 78209 San Antonio (3.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,186
Population density	4,271 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	0.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.4412
Longitude	-98.4584
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	210

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.0%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,186

Population

4,271

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$23,864

Median household income

$18,094

Per capita income

$118,300

Median home value

$890

Median monthly rent

33.7%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

1,023

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

203

Under 5

162

121

5–9

148

10–14

119

131

15–19

105

137

20–24

110

475

25–34

380

236

35–44

189

206

45–54

164

110

55–59

157

60–64

125

266

65–74

213

115

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	989	23.6%
18 and over	3,197	76.4%
65 and over	723	17.3%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.9%

Hispanic or Latino 22.7%

Two or more races 16.2%

Black or African American 14.5%

Other race 9.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,997	36.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,231	22.7%
Two or more races	877	16.2%
Black or African American	787	14.5%
Other race	520	9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.0%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 18.6%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.6%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$23,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,300
Median rent / month	$890
Owner occupied	33.7%
Renter occupied	66.3%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	50.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.3%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	27.3%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	24.1%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.2%
1 vehicle	50.1%
2 vehicles	18.8%
3 or more	5.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.0%
Electricity	62.7%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	417	22.4%
Cohabiting couple	111	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	569	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	763	41.0%
Households with children under 18	479	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	579	31.1%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.6%	37.7%
Married	29.1%	27.0%
Separated	0.3%	4.5%
Widowed	7.6%	12.3%
Divorced	7.3%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	6.7%
Kindergarten	24	2.6%
Elementary school	413	45.5%
High school	178	19.6%
College / grad school	231	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.2%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 12.7%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 5.7%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	38.4%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	6.4%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 57.3%

18 and over 33.2%

Married-couple families 15.8%

Female-led households 51.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.6%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	20.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	33.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	45.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	37.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	26.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,821	91.3%
Spanish	343	9.0%
Other Indo-European	343	9.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,754	89.7%
Born in same state	3,688	88.1%
Born in different state	2,855	68.2%
Foreign born	66	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	432	10.3%
Not a US citizen	215	49.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	215	5.1%
Italian	85	2%
French	38	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.5%
English	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	79.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78208

What city is ZIP code 78208 in?

ZIP code 78208 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78208 in?

ZIP code 78208 falls within Bexar County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78208?

39% of residents in ZIP code 78208 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 78208 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 78208 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78208?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78208?

Health data for ZIP code 78208 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78208 in?

ZIP code 78208 observes the CST timezone.