78209 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78209 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 10.17 square miles and serves a population of 43,184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78209
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $468,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
The gap between median ($79,914) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
43,184
population
10.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78209 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78209
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (1.9 mi)
78212 San Antonio (2.4 mi)
78208 San Antonio (3.1 mi)
78215 San Antonio (3.3 mi)
78284 San Antonio (3.4 mi)
78216 San Antonio (3.7 mi)
78218 San Antonio (3.8 mi)
78202 San Antonio (4 mi)
78205 San Antonio (4.6 mi)
78201 San Antonio (4.7 mi)
78206 San Antonio (4.7 mi)
78243 San Antonio (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,184 |
| Population density | 4,246 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4856 |
| Longitude | -98.4582 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 210 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.9% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 19.3% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
43,184
Population
4,246
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$79,914
Median household income
$69,106
Per capita income
$468,900
Median home value
$1,301
Median monthly rent
48.3%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
12,120
Housing units
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
997
Under 5
1,102
1,175
5–9
1,300
1,449
10–14
1,603
1,417
15–19
1,567
1,501
20–24
1,661
3,097
25–34
3,425
2,865
35–44
3,170
2,385
45–54
2,639
1,446
55–59
1,599
1,017
60–64
1,124
1,794
65–74
1,985
857
75–84
947
504
85+
558
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,319 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 33,865 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,645 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.3%
Hispanic or Latino
13.5%
Two or more races
13.1%
Black or African American
3%
Other race
2.9%
Asian
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,562 | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,713 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 6,549 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,519 | 3% |
| Other race | 1,460 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 875 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 112 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 107 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.9% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 19.3% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
21.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 21.6% |
| Median income | $79,914 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
11.5%
$300k–$500k
30.7%
$500k–$1M
31.3%
$1M+
14.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $468,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,301 |
| Owner occupied | 48.3% |
| Renter occupied | 51.7% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 44.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 11.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.3% |
| Electricity | 62.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,679 | 39.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 853 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,392 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,635 | 33.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,854 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,885 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 32.8% |
| Married | 48.6% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
13.6%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
31.0%
Graduate / professional
29.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 60.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 689 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 458 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,626 | 38.2% |
| High school | 2,375 | 19.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,968 | 32.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Professional & management
20.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Retail trade
7.1%
Public administration
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
4.4%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.6% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.8% |
| Production & transportation | 3.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 3.4% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,004 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.8% |
| Public insurance | 23.4% |
| No insurance | 10.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,085 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 2,060 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,658 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 310 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 41 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,015 | 90.3% |
| Born in same state | 38,153 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 25,438 | 58.9% |
| Foreign born | 862 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,169 | 9.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,847 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,824 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 4,370 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 1,878 | 4.3% |
| English | 542 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 541 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 218 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 64 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78209
What city is ZIP code 78209 in?
ZIP code 78209 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78209 in?
ZIP code 78209 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78209?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78209?
The median home value in ZIP code 78209 is $468,900.
Does ZIP code 78209 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 78209 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78209?
ZIP code 78209 has an estimated population of 43,184 residents, with a density of 4,246 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78209 in?
ZIP code 78209 observes the CST timezone.