78230 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78230 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 10.49 square miles and serves a population of 42,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78230
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 $317,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
The gap between median ($69,171) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
42,387
population
10.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78230 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78230
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78230. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78231 San Antonio (2.4 mi)
78213 San Antonio (2.4 mi)
78229 San Antonio (2.6 mi)
78240 San Antonio (3.5 mi)
78248 San Antonio (3.6 mi)
78249 San Antonio (3.7 mi)
78216 San Antonio (4.7 mi)
78201 San Antonio (5 mi)
78228 San Antonio (5.6 mi)
78238 San Antonio (5.7 mi)
78232 San Antonio (5.8 mi)
78250 San Antonio (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,387 |
| Population density | 4,041 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5428 |
| Longitude | -98.5596 |
| 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 | 41.2% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
42,387
Population
4,041
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$69,171
Median household income
$46,306
Per capita income
$317,000
Median home value
$1,214
Median monthly rent
49.0%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
11,124
Housing units
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,382
Under 5
1,451
747
5–9
784
813
10–14
854
1,191
15–19
1,249
1,847
20–24
1,939
3,423
25–34
3,591
2,955
35–44
3,101
2,421
45–54
2,541
1,088
55–59
1,141
1,131
60–64
1,187
2,143
65–74
2,249
966
75–84
1,014
575
85+
604
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,333 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 35,054 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,551 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic or Latino
20.5%
Two or more races
18.5%
Other race
5.6%
Black or African American
4.9%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,032 | 47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,915 | 20.5% |
| Two or more races | 9,837 | 18.5% |
| Other race | 3,006 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,634 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1,559 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 319 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $69,171 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
28.8%
$300k–$500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,214 |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 48.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.2% |
| Electricity | 67.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,868 | 36.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,236 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,118 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,848 | 35.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,001 | 21.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,552 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.4% | 35.4% |
| Married | 43.2% | 38.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
29.1%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 864 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 476 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,376 | 27.0% |
| High school | 1,756 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,313 | 37.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Professional & management
14.2%
Retail trade
13.1%
Finance & real estate
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Construction
4.4%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.9% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 28.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
8.3%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
10.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 25.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,100 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,554 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 3,683 | 9.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,905 | 7.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 294 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,712 | 84.3% |
| Born in same state | 35,006 | 82.6% |
| Born in different state | 24,518 | 57.8% |
| Foreign born | 706 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,675 | 15.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,566 | 53.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,490 | 8.2% |
| Italian | 2,816 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1,334 | 3.1% |
| English | 228 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 228 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 60 | 0.1% |
| German | 51 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78230
What city is ZIP code 78230 in?
ZIP code 78230 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78230 in?
ZIP code 78230 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78230?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78230?
The median home value in ZIP code 78230 is $317,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 78230?
ZIP code 78230 has an estimated population of 42,387 residents, with a density of 4,040 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78230?
The median household income in ZIP code 78230 is $69,171, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78230 in?
ZIP code 78230 observes the CST timezone.