78247 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78247 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 14.56 square miles and serves a population of 49,888 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78247
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 $235,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $84,283.
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 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 78247 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.
49,888
population
14.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78247
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Acceptable |
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78217 San Antonio (1.9 mi)
78233 San Antonio (2.9 mi)
78284 San Antonio (3.4 mi)
78232 San Antonio (3.9 mi)
78259 San Antonio (4.1 mi)
78239 San Antonio (4.8 mi)
78216 San Antonio (5 mi)
78218 San Antonio (5.9 mi)
78209 San Antonio (6.7 mi)
78148 Universal City (6.7 mi)
78248 San Antonio (7.1 mi)
78244 San Antonio (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,888 |
| Population density | 3,426 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5725 |
| Longitude | -98.4099 |
| 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 | 24.9% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
49,888
Population
3,426
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$84,283
Median household income
$38,022
Per capita income
$235,000
Median home value
$1,418
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
14,647
Housing units
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,684
Under 5
1,799
1,518
5–9
1,621
1,320
10–14
1,410
1,607
15–19
1,717
1,653
20–24
1,765
3,436
25–34
3,671
3,582
35–44
3,826
3,212
45–54
3,431
1,210
55–59
1,293
1,447
60–64
1,545
2,247
65–74
2,400
926
75–84
989
280
85+
299
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,439 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 38,449 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,141 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.7%
Hispanic or Latino
18.9%
Two or more races
16.1%
Other race
5.6%
Black or African American
4.7%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,846 | 51.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,662 | 18.9% |
| Two or more races | 9,908 | 16.1% |
| Other race | 3,464 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,881 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1,333 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 276 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 180 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.9% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $84,283 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
6.3%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k–$300k
56.3%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,418 |
| Owner occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter occupied | 24.6% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 84.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.8% |
| Electricity | 70.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,481 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,771 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,654 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,670 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,078 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,911 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.0% | 29.0% |
| Married | 55.1% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 16.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
19.9%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 851 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 484 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,707 | 38.2% |
| High school | 2,608 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,682 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Professional & management
15.2%
Retail trade
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Construction
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.6%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.5% |
| Service | 13.9% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
10.0%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 24.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,365 | 11.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,405 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 3,421 | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,475 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 269 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 496 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,484 | 89.2% |
| Born in same state | 42,786 | 85.8% |
| Born in different state | 28,687 | 57.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,698 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,404 | 10.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,718 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,938 | 7.9% |
| French | 3,697 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1,753 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 475 | 1% |
| English | 257 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 209 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 189 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 127 | 0.3% |
| German | 108 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78247
What city is ZIP code 78247 in?
ZIP code 78247 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78247 in?
ZIP code 78247 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78247 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 78247 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78247?
ZIP code 78247 has an estimated population of 49,888 residents, with a density of 3,425 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78247?
The median household income in ZIP code 78247 is $84,283, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78247?
The median home value in ZIP code 78247 is $235,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78247 in?
ZIP code 78247 observes the CST timezone.