78222 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, Texas

ZIP code 78222 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 19.06 square miles and serves a population of 24,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.

About ZIP code 78222

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $66,836. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78222 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

24,866

population

19.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Antonio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78223 San Antonio (2.9 mi) 78235 San Antonio (3.8 mi) 78263 San Antonio (4.3 mi) 78220 San Antonio (4.5 mi) 78210 San Antonio (5.9 mi) 78214 San Antonio (6.1 mi) 78219 San Antonio (6.6 mi) 78203 San Antonio (6.6 mi) 78221 San Antonio (7.3 mi) 78202 San Antonio (7.3 mi) 78208 San Antonio (7.8 mi) 78205 San Antonio (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	24,866
Population density	1,305 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	19.06 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	29.3530
Longitude	-98.3771
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	45.7%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

24,866

Population

1,305

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$66,836

Median household income

$25,969

Per capita income

$172,300

Median home value

$1,235

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

6,622

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

938

Under 5

965

610

5–9

629

920

10–14

948

912

15–19

939

705

20–24

726

2,058

25–34

2,119

1,505

35–44

1,550

1,485

45–54

1,529

932

55–59

959

615

60–64

633

1,060

65–74

1,092

321

75–84

331

190

85+

195

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,090	24.5%
18 and over	18,776	75.5%
65 and over	3,189	12.8%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39%

Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

Two or more races 14.2%

Black or African American 11.4%

Other race 10.3%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	12,697	39%
Hispanic or Latino	7,701	23.6%
Two or more races	4,616	14.2%
Black or African American	3,717	11.4%
Other race	3,347	10.3%
Asian	245	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	238	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$66,836

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,300
Median rent / month	$1,235
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	20.1%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.3%
Electricity	65.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,789	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	518	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,557	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,451	29.5%
Households with children under 18	3,176	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,195	26.4%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	33.0%
Married	44.5%	40.0%
Separated	2.9%	2.4%
Widowed	3.8%	9.8%
Divorced	13.7%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	272	4.6%
Kindergarten	229	3.9%
Elementary school	2,654	45.0%
High school	1,634	27.7%
College / grad school	1,104	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Professional & management 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	36.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,706	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	22.0%
Uninsured under 19	15.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,963	92.3%
Spanish	2,884	12.6%
Other Indo-European	2,680	11.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	99	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,799	87.7%
Born in same state	21,449	86.3%
Born in different state	18,213	73.2%
Foreign born	350	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	3,067	12.3%
Not a US citizen	746	24.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,267	5.1%
Arab	874	3.5%
French	290	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	0.1%
Polish	30	0.1%
Dutch	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78222

What city is ZIP code 78222 in?

ZIP code 78222 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78222 in?

ZIP code 78222 falls within Bexar County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78222?

15% of residents in ZIP code 78222 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78222 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 78222 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78222?

The median home value in ZIP code 78222 is $172,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 78222?

ZIP code 78222 has an estimated population of 24,866 residents, with a density of 1,305 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78222 in?

ZIP code 78222 observes the CST timezone.