78216 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78216 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 14.07 square miles and serves a population of 42,379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78216
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,200. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $54,394.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
42,379
population
14.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78213 San Antonio (3 mi)
78232 San Antonio (3.2 mi)
78284 San Antonio (3.4 mi)
78217 San Antonio (3.5 mi)
78209 San Antonio (3.7 mi)
78248 San Antonio (4.5 mi)
78231 San Antonio (4.5 mi)
78230 San Antonio (4.7 mi)
78247 San Antonio (5 mi)
78212 San Antonio (5.1 mi)
78201 San Antonio (5.4 mi)
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,379 |
| Population density | 3,012 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5354 |
| Longitude | -98.4814 |
| 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 | 51.6% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,379
Population
3,012
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$54,394
Median household income
$36,475
Per capita income
$261,200
Median home value
$1,134
Median monthly rent
33.7%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
9,016
Housing units
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,244
Under 5
1,316
947
5–9
1,001
1,146
10–14
1,211
1,269
15–19
1,341
1,757
20–24
1,857
3,887
25–34
4,109
3,084
35–44
3,260
2,538
45–54
2,683
1,234
55–59
1,304
819
60–64
865
1,450
65–74
1,532
776
75–84
821
451
85+
477
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,512 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 33,867 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,507 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.5%
Hispanic or Latino
24.7%
Two or more races
21.8%
Other race
4.9%
Black or African American
4.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,947 | 42.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,928 | 24.7% |
| Two or more races | 12,247 | 21.8% |
| Other race | 2,747 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,637 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 526 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 207 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.6% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.8% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $54,394 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
33.5%
$300k–$500k
30.4%
$500k–$1M
7.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,134 |
| Owner occupied | 33.7% |
| Renter occupied | 66.3% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 33.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.1% |
| Electricity | 76.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,820 | 29.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,528 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,056 | 25.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,088 | 36.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,805 | 24.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,037 | 20.7% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.3% | 40.3% |
| Married | 39.8% | 32.9% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 17.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 530 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 439 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,513 | 37.4% |
| High school | 2,157 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,752 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Professional & management
14.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Retail trade
11.3%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Construction
6.2%
Other services
5.8%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.9% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 26.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
31.6%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.9% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 29.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 57.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,414 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 44.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 19.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,819 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 4,225 | 10.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,963 | 10.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 171 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,194 | 87.8% |
| Born in same state | 36,237 | 85.5% |
| Born in different state | 25,473 | 60.1% |
| Foreign born | 957 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,185 | 12.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,021 | 39.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,070 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 2,222 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 793 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 234 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 217 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 95 | 0.2% |
| German | 42 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78216
What city is ZIP code 78216 in?
ZIP code 78216 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78216 in?
ZIP code 78216 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78216 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 78216 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78216?
17% of residents in ZIP code 78216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 78216?
ZIP code 78216 has an estimated population of 42,379 residents, with a density of 3,012 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78216?
The median household income in ZIP code 78216 is $54,394, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78216 in?
ZIP code 78216 observes the CST timezone.