78243 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78243 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 0.64 square miles and serves a population of 299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78243
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 83% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 78243 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a high rate of remote workers.
299
population
0.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78243
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78289 San Antonio (0 mi)
78288 San Antonio (0 mi)
78285 San Antonio (0 mi)
78206 San Antonio (0.1 mi)
78205 San Antonio (0.4 mi)
78215 San Antonio (1.4 mi)
78204 San Antonio (1.5 mi)
78207 San Antonio (1.7 mi)
78202 San Antonio (1.9 mi)
78203 San Antonio (2 mi)
78208 San Antonio (2.4 mi)
78212 San Antonio (2.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 299 |
| Population density | 467 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4239 |
| Longitude | -98.4935 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 210 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
299
Population
467
People per sq mi
22.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$22,279
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
55
15–19
10
149
20–24
28
48
25–34
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 299 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 22.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.5%
Black or African American
39.8%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 49.5% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 39.8% |
| Asian | 13 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 3.2% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 81.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
63.2%
Associate's degree
36.8%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 21 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
60.0%
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
17.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 82.9% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 17.1% |
| Government | 82.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 10.2% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 50.9% |
| Work from home | 25.8% |
| Other means | 7.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 15.3% |
| High cholesterol | 12.5% |
| Diabetes | 2.3% |
| Heart disease | 1.3% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 4.8% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.3% |
| Cancer | 0.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 28.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 20.3% |
| Poor physical health | 5.9% |
| No health insurance | 28.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.7% |
| Visited dentist | 50.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 70.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 29 | 82.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 299 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 299 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 299 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 6.7% |
| French | 18 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 13 | 4.3% |
| Dutch | 13 | 4.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78243
What city is ZIP code 78243 in?
ZIP code 78243 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78243 in?
ZIP code 78243 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78243 have a large veteran population?
83% of civilians in ZIP code 78243 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78243?
ZIP code 78243 has an estimated population of 299 residents, with a density of 466 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78243 in?
ZIP code 78243 observes the CST timezone.