78212 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78212 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 6.93 square miles and serves a population of 26,911 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78212
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 $269,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
The gap between median ($58,029) 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 near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
26,911
population
6.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78212
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78215 San Antonio (1.4 mi)
78208 San Antonio (2.2 mi)
78209 San Antonio (2.4 mi)
78205 San Antonio (2.6 mi)
78206 San Antonio (2.7 mi)
78288 San Antonio (2.7 mi)
78289 San Antonio (2.7 mi)
78285 San Antonio (2.7 mi)
78243 San Antonio (2.7 mi)
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (2.7 mi)
78202 San Antonio (2.8 mi)
78201 San Antonio (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,911 |
| Population density | 3,883 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4623 |
| Longitude | -98.4867 |
| 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 | 50.8% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,911
Population
3,883
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$58,029
Median household income
$50,340
Per capita income
$269,100
Median home value
$1,046
Median monthly rent
45.9%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
7,179
Housing units
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
597
Under 5
600
471
5–9
473
532
10–14
535
1,249
15–19
1,255
1,330
20–24
1,335
1,967
25–34
1,975
1,735
35–44
1,741
1,816
45–54
1,823
737
55–59
739
757
60–64
761
1,308
65–74
1,313
611
75–84
613
318
85+
320
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,988 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 22,923 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,483 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.1%
Hispanic or Latino
24.5%
Two or more races
21.3%
Other race
5%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,063 | 45.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,742 | 24.5% |
| Two or more races | 7,605 | 21.3% |
| Other race | 1,772 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 771 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 426 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 228 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.8% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
7.4%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
12.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.8% |
| Median income | $58,029 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
5.9%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
15.4%
$1M+
10.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,046 |
| Owner occupied | 45.9% |
| Renter occupied | 54.1% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
| Single-family detached | 50.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 26.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.1% |
| Electricity | 69.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,707 | 32.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 805 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,981 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,816 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,225 | 19.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,147 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.6% | 43.1% |
| Married | 37.6% | 33.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
20.0%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 223 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,589 | 22.1% |
| High school | 978 | 13.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,178 | 58.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Professional & management
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Retail trade
12.1%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Construction
8.0%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.7%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.7% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 7.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.1% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 4.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
17.8%
18 and over
14.9%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 14.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 32.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 54.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,577 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.4% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 17.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,714 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 2,751 | 10.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,593 | 10.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 118 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,449 | 87.1% |
| Born in same state | 22,850 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,266 | 64.2% |
| Foreign born | 599 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,462 | 12.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,533 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,892 | 7% |
| Italian | 1,579 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 693 | 2.6% |
| English | 199 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 136 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 113 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.2% |
| German | 41 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78212
What city is ZIP code 78212 in?
ZIP code 78212 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78212 in?
ZIP code 78212 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78212?
15% of residents in ZIP code 78212 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 78212?
ZIP code 78212 has an estimated population of 26,911 residents, with a density of 3,886 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78212?
The median household income in ZIP code 78212 is $58,029, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78212?
The median home value in ZIP code 78212 is $269,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 78212 in?
ZIP code 78212 observes the CST timezone.