78213 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78213 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 8.03 square miles and serves a population of 42,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78213
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 $188,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $51,118. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
42,321
population
8.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78213 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78213
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78213. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78230 San Antonio (2.4 mi)
78229 San Antonio (2.9 mi)
78216 San Antonio (3 mi)
78201 San Antonio (3.3 mi)
78231 San Antonio (3.8 mi)
78248 San Antonio (4.6 mi)
78212 San Antonio (4.7 mi)
78228 San Antonio (4.8 mi)
78209 San Antonio (4.8 mi)
78240 San Antonio (4.9 mi)
78232 San Antonio (5.3 mi)
78238 San Antonio (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,321 |
| Population density | 5,270 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5202 |
| Longitude | -98.5282 |
| 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 | 51.9% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,321
Population
5,270
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$51,118
Median household income
$27,621
Per capita income
$188,000
Median home value
$1,101
Median monthly rent
46.7%
Home ownership
20.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
9,268
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,447
Under 5
1,533
1,329
5–9
1,408
1,450
10–14
1,537
1,601
15–19
1,696
1,320
20–24
1,399
3,028
25–34
3,208
3,152
35–44
3,338
2,780
45–54
2,944
1,076
55–59
1,139
901
60–64
954
1,311
65–74
1,389
844
75–84
894
312
85+
331
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,787 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 31,534 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,081 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.2%
Hispanic or Latino
28.4%
Two or more races
24.4%
Other race
5.2%
Black or African American
2.3%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,571 | 38.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,761 | 28.4% |
| Two or more races | 14,445 | 24.4% |
| Other race | 3,053 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,384 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 659 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.9% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
10.3%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $51,118 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
20.1%
$200k–$300k
22.6%
$300k–$500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,101 |
| Owner occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter occupied | 53.3% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 56.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 33.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.2% |
| Electricity | 73.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,433 | 38.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 887 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,546 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,687 | 34.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,463 | 33.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,839 | 23.2% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 37.5% |
| Married | 45.6% | 38.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 675 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 658 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,164 | 40.3% |
| High school | 2,707 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,118 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.1%
Retail trade
10.7%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Construction
9.1%
Other services
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Public administration
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
20.5%
Under 18 years
33.4%
18 and over
16.2%
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.2% |
| Retirement income | 13.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 37.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 49.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,710 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 25.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,341 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 7,712 | 19.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,486 | 19.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 158 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,932 | 80.2% |
| Born in same state | 33,469 | 79.1% |
| Born in different state | 26,410 | 62.4% |
| Foreign born | 463 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,389 | 19.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,086 | 24.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,762 | 4.2% |
| Italian | 1,383 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 767 | 1.8% |
| German | 160 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 105 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 87 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 48 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78213
What city is ZIP code 78213 in?
ZIP code 78213 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78213 in?
ZIP code 78213 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78213?
21% of residents in ZIP code 78213 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78213?
The median home value in ZIP code 78213 is $188,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 78213?
ZIP code 78213 has an estimated population of 42,321 residents, with a density of 5,268 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78213?
The median household income in ZIP code 78213 is $51,118, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78213 in?
ZIP code 78213 observes the CST timezone.