78239 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, Texas

ZIP code 78239 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 6.39 square miles and serves a population of 30,482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.

About ZIP code 78239

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 $201,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $71,721. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78239 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,482

population

6.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Antonio	Acceptable
San Antonio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78233 San Antonio (2.7 mi) 78218 San Antonio (2.7 mi) 78244 San Antonio (2.9 mi) 78284 San Antonio (3.8 mi) 78148 Universal City (4.3 mi) 78217 San Antonio (4.4 mi) 78247 San Antonio (4.8 mi) 78219 San Antonio (4.8 mi) 78150 Jbsa Randolph (5 mi) 78109 Converse (6 mi) 78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (6.1 mi) 78209 San Antonio (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	30,482
Population density	4,770 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	6.39 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	29.5172
Longitude	-98.3629
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	37.9%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

30,482

Population

4,770

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$71,721

Median household income

$30,485

Per capita income

$201,600

Median home value

$1,357

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

8,098

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

850

Under 5

940

1,204

5–9

1,332

974

10–14

1,078

858

15–19

949

953

20–24

1,054

2,091

25–34

2,314

1,636

35–44

1,810

1,641

45–54

1,815

1,047

55–59

1,158

856

60–64

946

1,313

65–74

1,453

736

75–84

814

313

85+

347

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,469	24.5%
18 and over	23,013	75.5%
65 and over	4,976	16.3%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.5%

Hispanic or Latino 18%

Black or African American 14.3%

Two or more races 14%

Other race 6%

Asian 2.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	16,177	43.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6,699	18%
Black or African American	5,316	14.3%
Two or more races	5,214	14%
Other race	2,236	6%
Asian	983	2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	363	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	193	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$71,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 36.9%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,600
Median rent / month	$1,357
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	36.0%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	66.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,023	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	644	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,328	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,993	30.0%
Households with children under 18	3,512	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,364	33.7%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	34.1%
Married	49.4%	41.3%
Separated	3.2%	2.4%
Widowed	2.2%	11.2%
Divorced	8.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	523	6.8%
Kindergarten	256	3.3%
Elementary school	3,552	46.1%
High school	1,767	22.9%
College / grad school	1,610	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Professional & management 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 7.3%

Other services 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	30.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,110	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,692	94.1%
Spanish	3,372	11.8%
Other Indo-European	2,880	10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	0.2%
Other languages	447	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,651	87.4%
Born in same state	25,851	84.8%
Born in different state	17,624	57.8%
Foreign born	800	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	3,831	12.6%
Not a US citizen	1,639	42.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,605	5.3%
Italian	1,500	4.9%
Arab	809	2.7%
English	147	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	51	0.2%
German	43	0.1%
Irish	32	0.1%
Dutch	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78239

What city is ZIP code 78239 in?

ZIP code 78239 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78239 in?

ZIP code 78239 falls within Bexar County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78239 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 78239 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 78239?

ZIP code 78239 has an estimated population of 30,482 residents, with a density of 4,772 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78239?

The median home value in ZIP code 78239 is $201,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78239?

The median household income in ZIP code 78239 is $71,721, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78239 in?

ZIP code 78239 observes the CST timezone.