78219 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, Texas

ZIP code 78219 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 15.72 square miles and serves a population of 16,442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.

About ZIP code 78219

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 $134,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $49,534. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78219 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,442

population

15.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78219 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78219

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78219. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Antonio	Acceptable
San Antonio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78220 San Antonio (2.3 mi) 78244 San Antonio (2.8 mi) 78218 San Antonio (2.9 mi) 78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (3.8 mi) 78208 San Antonio (4.7 mi) 78239 San Antonio (4.8 mi) 78202 San Antonio (5.2 mi) 78209 San Antonio (5.3 mi) 78203 San Antonio (5.4 mi) 78284 San Antonio (6 mi) 78210 San Antonio (6.1 mi) 78215 San Antonio (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,442
Population density	1,046 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	15.72 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	29.4487
Longitude	-98.3801
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	63.9%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,442

Population

1,046

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$49,534

Median household income

$22,245

Per capita income

$134,500

Median home value

$1,057

Median monthly rent

56.1%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,749

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

825

Under 5

778

576

5–9

544

714

10–14

673

525

15–19

495

555

20–24

524

1,252

25–34

1,182

1,213

35–44

1,144

797

45–54

751

380

55–59

359

339

60–64

319

768

65–74

724

411

75–84

387

107

85+

100

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,733	28.8%
18 and over	11,709	71.2%
65 and over	2,497	15.2%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 30.9%

Black or African American 21.3%

Hispanic or Latino 21%

Two or more races 16.7%

Other race 8%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	6,430	30.9%
Black or African American	4,434	21.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4,374	21%
Two or more races	3,480	16.7%
Other race	1,663	8%
Asian	253	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	182	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$49,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,500
Median rent / month	$1,057
Owner occupied	56.1%
Renter occupied	43.9%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.7%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,147	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	216	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,185	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,041	36.5%
Households with children under 18	2,148	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,811	32.4%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.9%	30.4%
Married	39.7%	39.6%
Separated	1.3%	7.1%
Widowed	3.5%	6.8%
Divorced	8.6%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	324	7.8%
Kindergarten	215	5.2%
Elementary school	2,057	49.4%
High school	826	19.8%
College / grad school	742	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Retail trade 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Construction 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Professional & management 7.7%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Other services 5.3%

Public administration 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 29.7%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.5%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	35.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	45.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	820	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,839	90.3%
Spanish	1,910	12.9%
Other Indo-European	1,717	11.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	121	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,225	86.5%
Born in same state	13,970	85.0%
Born in different state	10,509	63.9%
Foreign born	255	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	2,217	13.5%
Not a US citizen	992	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	434	2.6%
Arab	379	2.3%
French	370	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	91	0.6%
English	11	0.1%
Polish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78219

What city is ZIP code 78219 in?

ZIP code 78219 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78219 in?

ZIP code 78219 falls within Bexar County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78219?

23% of residents in ZIP code 78219 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78219?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78219?

The median home value in ZIP code 78219 is $134,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78219?

Health data for ZIP code 78219 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78219 in?

ZIP code 78219 observes the CST timezone.