78232 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78232 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 11.89 square miles and serves a population of 36,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78232
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 $322,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($85,029) 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 24 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%.
36,169
population
11.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78232 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78232
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78248 San Antonio (3.2 mi)
78216 San Antonio (3.2 mi)
78217 San Antonio (3.6 mi)
78247 San Antonio (3.9 mi)
78231 San Antonio (4.2 mi)
78284 San Antonio (4.9 mi)
78259 San Antonio (5 mi)
78213 San Antonio (5.3 mi)
78258 San Antonio (5.6 mi)
78230 San Antonio (5.8 mi)
78209 San Antonio (6.7 mi)
78233 San Antonio (6.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,169 |
| Population density | 3,042 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5817 |
| Longitude | -98.4742 |
| 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 | 33.2% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
36,169
Population
3,042
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$85,029
Median household income
$48,190
Per capita income
$322,700
Median home value
$1,353
Median monthly rent
57.1%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
9,304
Housing units
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,069
Under 5
1,149
1,172
5–9
1,260
1,255
10–14
1,350
872
15–19
937
928
20–24
998
2,575
25–34
2,768
2,538
35–44
2,728
1,987
45–54
2,137
1,167
55–59
1,254
826
60–64
889
1,873
65–74
2,013
874
75–84
939
294
85+
317
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,404 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 27,765 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,310 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11.9%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black or African American
5%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,926 | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,881 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,599 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,037 | 5% |
| Other race | 1,343 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 809 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 455 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
11.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 11.2% |
| Median income | $85,029 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
32.4%
$300k–$500k
49.6%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,353 |
| Owner occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter occupied | 42.9% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 59.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.0% |
| Electricity | 64.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,765 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,444 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,184 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,693 | 31.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,211 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,537 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 29.4% |
| Married | 55.7% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 17.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
16.0%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
18.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 497 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 461 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,071 | 46.7% |
| High school | 1,750 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,931 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Professional & management
13.4%
Finance & real estate
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Retail trade
10.4%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Other services
5.9%
Construction
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Public administration
2.4%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.3% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 26.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 6.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 16.2% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 19.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,632 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,951 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,131 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 878 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 135 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,089 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 32,885 | 90.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,142 | 61.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,204 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,080 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,244 | 59.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,986 | 13.8% |
| Italian | 3,839 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 1,301 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 362 | 1% |
| English | 244 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 133 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 118 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78232
What city is ZIP code 78232 in?
ZIP code 78232 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78232 in?
ZIP code 78232 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78232?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 78232 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 78232 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78232?
The median home value in ZIP code 78232 is $322,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 78232?
ZIP code 78232 has an estimated population of 36,169 residents, with a density of 3,043 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78232 in?
ZIP code 78232 observes the CST timezone.