78229 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78229 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 5.78 square miles and serves a population of 34,082 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78229
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,500. Renters make up the majority at 85%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $44,574. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
34,082
population
5.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78240 San Antonio (2.2 mi)
78230 San Antonio (2.6 mi)
78213 San Antonio (2.9 mi)
78228 San Antonio (3.2 mi)
78238 San Antonio (3.3 mi)
78201 San Antonio (3.4 mi)
78249 San Antonio (4.9 mi)
78231 San Antonio (4.9 mi)
78250 San Antonio (5.6 mi)
78216 San Antonio (5.9 mi)
78237 San Antonio (6 mi)
78248 San Antonio (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,082 |
| Population density | 5,897 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5079 |
| Longitude | -98.5749 |
| 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 | 61.6% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.4% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
34,082
Population
5,897
People per sq mi
29.8
Median age
$44,574
Median household income
$26,795
Per capita income
$178,500
Median home value
$1,172
Median monthly rent
14.7%
Home ownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
5,048
Housing units
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,115
Under 5
1,207
947
5–9
1,026
589
10–14
639
925
15–19
1,003
2,360
20–24
2,557
3,827
25–34
4,146
2,183
35–44
2,366
1,571
45–54
1,702
627
55–59
680
445
60–64
482
942
65–74
1,020
440
75–84
476
387
85+
420
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,861 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 27,221 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,685 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 29.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.5%
Hispanic or Latino
19.9%
Two or more races
14.2%
Asian
12%
Black or African American
7.8%
Other race
7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,389 | 38.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,488 | 19.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,030 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 5,109 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 3,321 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 3,077 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 138 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 61.6% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.4% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.3% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
10.6%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
12.2%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
18.8%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k+
1.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.3% |
| $200k+ | 1.8% |
| Median income | $44,574 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
24.4%
$200k–$300k
23.2%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,172 |
| Owner occupied | 14.7% |
| Renter occupied | 85.3% |
| Vacant | 14.0% |
| Single-family detached | 8.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 31.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 34.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 58.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% |
| 3 or more | 4.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.6% |
| Electricity | 84.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,440 | 21.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,359 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,832 | 29.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,686 | 41.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,549 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,666 | 16.3% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.1% | 53.0% |
| Married | 33.4% | 25.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 469 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 327 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,560 | 31.1% |
| High school | 1,466 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,401 | 41.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Professional & management
15.2%
Retail trade
14.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.6%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Construction
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.0% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
23.1%
Under 18 years
35.3%
18 and over
20.0%
Married-couple families
13.5%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.1% |
| Retirement income | 11.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 33.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 50.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,764 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 45.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.1% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 16.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,760 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 4,307 | 13.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,634 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,346 | 4.2% |
| Other languages | 1,000 | 3.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,054 | 76.4% |
| Born in same state | 25,498 | 74.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,462 | 54.2% |
| Foreign born | 556 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,028 | 23.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,252 | 28.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,926 | 5.7% |
| French | 1,250 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 740 | 2.2% |
| English | 198 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 114 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 75 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.9% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78229
What city is ZIP code 78229 in?
ZIP code 78229 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78229 in?
ZIP code 78229 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78229 mostly rentals?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 78229 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78229?
23% of residents in ZIP code 78229 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78229?
The median home value in ZIP code 78229 is $178,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78229?
The median household income in ZIP code 78229 is $44,574, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78229 in?
ZIP code 78229 observes the CST timezone.