78244 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78244 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 7.55 square miles and serves a population of 36,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78244
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $64,968.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
36,234
population
7.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78244 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78244
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78219 San Antonio (2.8 mi)
78239 San Antonio (2.9 mi)
78218 San Antonio (3 mi)
78109 Converse (4.4 mi)
78220 San Antonio (4.9 mi)
78150 Jbsa Randolph (5.1 mi)
78233 San Antonio (5.6 mi)
78148 Universal City (5.7 mi)
78284 San Antonio (5.8 mi)
78234 Jbsa Ft Sam Houston (5.8 mi)
78209 San Antonio (6.7 mi)
78217 San Antonio (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,234 |
| Population density | 4,799 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4776 |
| Longitude | -98.3466 |
| 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 | 35.0% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.3% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
36,234
Population
4,799
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$64,968
Median household income
$28,734
Per capita income
$180,700
Median home value
$1,512
Median monthly rent
70.5%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
9,122
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,238
Under 5
1,300
1,502
5–9
1,577
1,283
10–14
1,346
1,086
15–19
1,139
1,214
20–24
1,274
3,476
25–34
3,648
2,545
35–44
2,670
2,131
45–54
2,237
1,048
55–59
1,099
764
60–64
801
899
65–74
943
450
75–84
473
44
85+
47
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,550 | 26.4% |
| 18 and over | 26,684 | 73.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,856 | 7.9% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.3%
Black or African American
21%
Hispanic or Latino
20.4%
Two or more races
16.3%
Other race
6.9%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,592 | 34.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,557 | 21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,275 | 20.4% |
| Two or more races | 7,405 | 16.3% |
| Other race | 3,119 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 360 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 111 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.3% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
18.8%
$50k–$75k
27.9%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $64,968 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
33.0%
$200k–$300k
32.8%
$300k–$500k
4.0%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,512 |
| Owner occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter occupied | 29.5% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 87.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.0% |
| Electricity | 85.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,129 | 42.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,286 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,965 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,693 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,817 | 39.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,268 | 18.8% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 34.6% |
| Married | 42.1% | 38.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 17.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
26.1%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 426 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 405 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,583 | 50.6% |
| High school | 1,760 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,878 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
19.1%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.5%
Professional & management
9.2%
Public administration
7.2%
Construction
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.3% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 13.8% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
9.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 30.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,336 | 12.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 42.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 15.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,696 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 4,231 | 12.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,093 | 12.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 89 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,235 | 86.2% |
| Born in same state | 29,577 | 81.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,534 | 53.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,658 | 4.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,999 | 13.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,217 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,934 | 5.3% |
| Italian | 1,220 | 3.4% |
| French | 961 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 151 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 132 | 0.4% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.3% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78244
What city is ZIP code 78244 in?
ZIP code 78244 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78244 in?
ZIP code 78244 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78244 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 78244 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78244?
The median home value in ZIP code 78244 is $180,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 78244?
ZIP code 78244 has an estimated population of 36,234 residents, with a density of 4,801 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78244?
The median household income in ZIP code 78244 is $64,968, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78244 in?
ZIP code 78244 observes the CST timezone.