78217 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78217 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 10.15 square miles and serves a population of 32,152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78217
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,900. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $53,795.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
32,152
population
10.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78217 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78217
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78284 San Antonio (1.7 mi)
78247 San Antonio (1.9 mi)
78216 San Antonio (3.5 mi)
78232 San Antonio (3.6 mi)
78233 San Antonio (3.7 mi)
78239 San Antonio (4.4 mi)
78218 San Antonio (4.7 mi)
78209 San Antonio (4.8 mi)
78259 San Antonio (5.7 mi)
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (6.1 mi)
78213 San Antonio (6.5 mi)
78248 San Antonio (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,152 |
| Population density | 3,168 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5499 |
| Longitude | -98.4263 |
| 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 | 54.8% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
32,152
Population
3,168
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$53,795
Median household income
$30,090
Per capita income
$189,900
Median home value
$1,132
Median monthly rent
44.4%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
7,890
Housing units
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
814
Under 5
906
908
5–9
1,012
739
10–14
822
943
15–19
1,050
1,276
20–24
1,420
2,786
25–34
3,103
2,009
35–44
2,237
1,596
45–54
1,777
852
55–59
948
907
60–64
1,010
1,269
65–74
1,413
598
75–84
666
516
85+
575
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,271 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 25,881 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,037 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic or Latino
21.6%
Two or more races
14.9%
Other race
9.4%
Black or African American
8%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,032 | 44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,857 | 21.6% |
| Two or more races | 6,102 | 14.9% |
| Other race | 3,838 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,286 | 8% |
| Asian | 638 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 256 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.8% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
16.0%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $53,795 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
31.6%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,132 |
| Owner occupied | 44.4% |
| Renter occupied | 55.6% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 42.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 13.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.1% |
| Electricity | 67.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,093 | 35.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 735 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,342 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,012 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,431 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,797 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Married | 45.9% | 38.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 17.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 269 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 696 | 10.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,513 | 36.9% |
| High school | 1,696 | 24.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,641 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Professional & management
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Other services
6.1%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.5% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
24.2%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 30.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 53.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,920 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 37.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.1% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 18.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,432 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 2,938 | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,420 | 8.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 219 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 299 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,843 | 86.6% |
| Born in same state | 26,808 | 83.4% |
| Born in different state | 19,100 | 59.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,035 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,309 | 13.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,170 | 50.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,177 | 6.8% |
| Italian | 1,642 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 1,149 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 149 | 0.5% |
| English | 121 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 69 | 0.2% |
| German | 58 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78217
What city is ZIP code 78217 in?
ZIP code 78217 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78217 in?
ZIP code 78217 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78217 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 78217 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 78217 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 78217 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78217?
The median home value in ZIP code 78217 is $189,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 78217?
ZIP code 78217 has an estimated population of 32,152 residents, with a density of 3,168 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78217 in?
ZIP code 78217 observes the CST timezone.