78251 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78251 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 14.98 square miles and serves a population of 62,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.
About ZIP code 78251
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $74,572.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% 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%.
62,064
population
14.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78251 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78251
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78250 San Antonio (2.6 mi)
78238 San Antonio (3.5 mi)
78245 San Antonio (4.7 mi)
78240 San Antonio (5.1 mi)
78227 San Antonio (5.2 mi)
78228 San Antonio (5.9 mi)
78229 San Antonio (6.4 mi)
78236 Jbsa Lackland (6.7 mi)
78237 San Antonio (7 mi)
78254 San Antonio (7.1 mi)
78253 San Antonio (7.7 mi)
78249 San Antonio (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 62,064 |
| Population density | 4,143 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4653 |
| Longitude | -98.6692 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 210 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
62,064
Population
4,143
People per sq mi
31.7
Median age
$74,572
Median household income
$33,275
Per capita income
$227,200
Median home value
$1,259
Median monthly rent
51.8%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
12,258
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,153
Under 5
2,273
1,859
5–9
1,963
2,365
10–14
2,497
2,511
15–19
2,652
2,687
20–24
2,838
5,067
25–34
5,350
4,641
35–44
4,901
3,536
45–54
3,734
1,672
55–59
1,765
1,230
60–64
1,298
1,752
65–74
1,850
507
75–84
535
208
85+
220
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,154 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 45,910 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,072 | 8.2% |
| Median age | 31.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.2%
Hispanic or Latino
19.6%
Two or more races
18.6%
Black or African American
7.7%
Other race
4.3%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,699 | 46.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,158 | 19.6% |
| Two or more races | 14,400 | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 5,982 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 3,330 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2,110 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 468 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $74,572 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
21.9%
$200k–$300k
49.1%
$300k–$500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,259 |
| Owner occupied | 51.8% |
| Renter occupied | 48.2% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 57.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 22.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.6% |
| Electricity | 77.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,706 | 44.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,840 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,829 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,383 | 29.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,313 | 38.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,868 | 17.8% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.7% | 37.5% |
| Married | 45.6% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 893 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 486 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 7,800 | 41.5% |
| High school | 3,990 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 5,632 | 30.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Finance & real estate
13.8%
Retail trade
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Professional & management
10.2%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 13.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 14.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.5% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 30.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,004 | 11.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.0% |
| Public insurance | 25.1% |
| No insurance | 11.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,638 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 5,115 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,464 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 482 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 55,793 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 53,445 | 86.1% |
| Born in different state | 39,973 | 64.4% |
| Foreign born | 2,348 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,271 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,632 | 57.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,873 | 3% |
| Italian | 1,718 | 2.8% |
| French | 1,627 | 2.6% |
| English | 179 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 150 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 129 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 98 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 98.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78251
What part of San Antonio is ZIP code 78251?
ZIP code 78251 covers a portion of San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County.
What county is ZIP code 78251 in?
ZIP code 78251 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78251 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 78251 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78251?
ZIP code 78251 has an estimated population of 62,064 residents, with a density of 4,142 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78251?
The median home value in ZIP code 78251 is $227,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78251?
The median household income in ZIP code 78251 is $74,572, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78251 in?
ZIP code 78251 observes the CST timezone.