78250 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78250 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 9.42 square miles and serves a population of 59,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78250
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 $200,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $80,403.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
59,434
population
9.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78250 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78250
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78251 San Antonio (2.6 mi)
78240 San Antonio (3.6 mi)
78238 San Antonio (3.9 mi)
78254 San Antonio (4.9 mi)
78249 San Antonio (5.6 mi)
78229 San Antonio (5.6 mi)
78228 San Antonio (6.5 mi)
78245 San Antonio (7 mi)
78230 San Antonio (7.1 mi)
78227 San Antonio (7.6 mi)
78253 San Antonio (8.1 mi)
78201 San Antonio (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59,434 |
| Population density | 6,309 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.5034 |
| Longitude | -98.6679 |
| 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 | 29.4% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
59,434
Population
6,309
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$80,403
Median household income
$31,994
Per capita income
$200,300
Median home value
$1,421
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
15,170
Housing units
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,866
Under 5
1,818
2,181
5–9
2,126
2,528
10–14
2,464
1,867
15–19
1,819
1,878
20–24
1,830
4,975
25–34
4,848
4,183
35–44
4,077
3,388
45–54
3,302
2,036
55–59
1,984
1,757
60–64
1,712
2,403
65–74
2,343
764
75–84
744
274
85+
267
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,294 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 44,140 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,795 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.5%
Hispanic or Latino
22.9%
Two or more races
20.2%
Other race
5.3%
Black or African American
3%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,096 | 45.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17,700 | 22.9% |
| Two or more races | 15,556 | 20.2% |
| Other race | 4,100 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,277 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,910 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 477 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.4% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $80,403 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
32.8%
$200k–$300k
41.2%
$300k–$500k
7.6%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,421 |
| Owner occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter occupied | 26.7% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 85.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 45.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.2% |
| Electricity | 72.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,248 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,230 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,308 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,826 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,916 | 40.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,829 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 29.9% |
| Married | 50.8% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
23.3%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 527 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 983 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 6,856 | 43.0% |
| High school | 3,393 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,180 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Professional & management
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Retail trade
9.8%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Construction
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.6% |
| Carpool | 14.4% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 10.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 28.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,393 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 26.3% |
| No insurance | 13.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,750 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 4,056 | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,465 | 6.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 540 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 53,542 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 51,786 | 87.1% |
| Born in different state | 38,448 | 64.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,756 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,892 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,613 | 61.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,060 | 5.1% |
| French | 2,370 | 4% |
| Arab | 1,969 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 297 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 59 | 0.1% |
| English | 54 | 0.1% |
| German | 36 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78250
What part of San Antonio is ZIP code 78250?
ZIP code 78250 covers a portion of San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County.
What county is ZIP code 78250 in?
ZIP code 78250 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78250 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 78250 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78250?
ZIP code 78250 has an estimated population of 59,434 residents, with a density of 6,311 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78250?
The median home value in ZIP code 78250 is $200,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78250?
The median household income in ZIP code 78250 is $80,403, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78250 in?
ZIP code 78250 observes the CST timezone.