78228 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, Texas

ZIP code 78228 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 10.91 square miles and serves a population of 57,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.

About ZIP code 78228

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $46,736. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78228 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.

57,172

population

10.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78228 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78228

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Antonio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78201 San Antonio (2.3 mi) 78238 San Antonio (2.6 mi) 78237 San Antonio (2.8 mi) 78229 San Antonio (3.2 mi) 78207 San Antonio (4.1 mi) 78240 San Antonio (4.6 mi) 78213 San Antonio (4.8 mi) 78212 San Antonio (5.1 mi) 78206 San Antonio (5.3 mi) 78241 San Antonio (5.3 mi) 78285 San Antonio (5.3 mi) 78289 San Antonio (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	57,172
Population density	5,240 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	10.91 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	29.4616
Longitude	-98.5709
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	58.4%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

57,172

Population

5,240

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$46,736

Median household income

$21,679

Per capita income

$147,800

Median home value

$953

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

13,292

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,833

Under 5

1,908

1,947

5–9

2,026

1,911

10–14

1,988

2,725

15–19

2,835

1,769

20–24

1,840

3,858

25–34

4,014

3,573

35–44

3,718

2,996

45–54

3,118

1,500

55–59

1,560

1,430

60–64

1,489

2,562

65–74

2,666

1,241

75–84

1,292

673

85+

700

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14,297	25.0%
18 and over	42,875	75.0%
65 and over	9,134	16.0%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.6%

Hispanic or Latino 30.3%

Two or more races 24.5%

Other race 6.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	29,192	35.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24,838	30.3%
Two or more races	20,064	24.5%
Other race	5,606	6.8%
Black or African American	1,355	1.7%
Asian	448	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	414	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	93	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$46,736

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,800
Median rent / month	$953
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	7.5%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	23.9%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.3%
Electricity	57.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,107	36.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,267	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	4,114	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7,148	36.4%
Households with children under 18	6,988	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,686	34.0%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	38.0%
Married	38.1%	35.0%
Separated	2.9%	4.1%
Widowed	3.3%	9.4%
Divorced	12.0%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	746	5.0%
Kindergarten	993	6.7%
Elementary school	6,210	41.7%
High school	3,733	25.0%
College / grad school	3,224	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 37.5%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	45.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	44.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,748	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.6%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	22.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	53,431	93.5%
Spanish	8,808	16.5%
Other Indo-European	8,578	16.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	83	0.2%
Other languages	24	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	48,583	85.0%
Born in same state	47,930	83.8%
Born in different state	42,868	75.0%
Foreign born	653	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	8,589	15.0%
Not a US citizen	2,633	30.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,187	2.1%
French	711	1.2%
Italian	610	1.1%
English	89	0.2%
Polish	34	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0%
Irish	13	0%
Norwegian	13	0%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78228

What part of San Antonio is ZIP code 78228?

ZIP code 78228 covers a portion of San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County.

What county is ZIP code 78228 in?

ZIP code 78228 falls within Bexar County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78228?

24% of residents in ZIP code 78228 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78228?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 78228 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 78228 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78228?

The median home value in ZIP code 78228 is $147,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 78228 in?

ZIP code 78228 observes the CST timezone.