78252 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, Texas
ZIP code 78252 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 28.12 square miles and serves a population of 15,624 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.
About ZIP code 78252
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $216,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,270. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 78252 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
15,624
population
28.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78252 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78252
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78002 Atascosa (4.4 mi)
78245 San Antonio (4.9 mi)
78236 Jbsa Lackland (5.9 mi)
78242 San Antonio (6.6 mi)
78227 San Antonio (6.8 mi)
78039 La Coste (7 mi)
78073 Von Ormy (8.6 mi)
78251 San Antonio (9.1 mi)
78211 San Antonio (9.1 mi)
78052 Lytle (9.4 mi)
78241 San Antonio (9.5 mi)
78226 San Antonio (9.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,624 |
| Population density | 556 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.3401 |
| Longitude | -98.7146 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 830 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
15,624
Population
556
People per sq mi
31.6
Median age
$80,270
Median household income
$27,056
Per capita income
$216,400
Median home value
$1,529
Median monthly rent
89.7%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
4,397
Housing units
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
733
Under 5
514
803
5–9
563
556
10–14
390
522
15–19
367
568
20–24
399
2,003
25–34
1,405
1,642
35–44
1,152
953
45–54
669
609
55–59
427
185
60–64
129
423
65–74
297
150
75–84
105
35
85+
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,147 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,477 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,035 | 6.6% |
| Median age | 31.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.8%
Hispanic or Latino
25.6%
Two or more races
17.3%
Other race
9.8%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,568 | 40.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,386 | 25.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,644 | 17.3% |
| Other race | 2,069 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 782 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 306 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 31.4% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 19.9% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
1.4%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $80,270 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
53.2%
$300k–$500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,529 |
| Owner occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter occupied | 10.3% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 93.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 16.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 49.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.0% |
| Electricity | 79.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Solar | 5.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,443 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 384 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 793 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 926 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,080 | 45.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 778 | 17.1% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 25.0% |
| Married | 45.6% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 112 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 276 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,687 | 41.1% |
| High school | 946 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,083 | 26.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Retail trade
18.8%
Professional & management
10.0%
Finance & real estate
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Construction
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Other services
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.6% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 29.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 12.7% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
0.3%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.1% |
| Retirement income | 12.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 13.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 2.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 43.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.4% |
| Visited dentist | 45.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 843 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 47.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 13.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,377 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 1,913 | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,816 | 12.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 77 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,703 | 87.7% |
| Born in same state | 13,398 | 85.8% |
| Born in different state | 10,974 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 305 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,921 | 12.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 646 | 33.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 764 | 4.9% |
| French | 729 | 4.7% |
| English | 55 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 45 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.1% |
| German | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.1% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78252
What city is ZIP code 78252 in?
ZIP code 78252 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78252 in?
ZIP code 78252 falls within Bexar County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78252 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 78252 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 78252?
ZIP code 78252 has an estimated population of 15,624 residents, with a density of 556 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78252?
The median home value in ZIP code 78252 is $216,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78252?
The median household income in ZIP code 78252 is $80,270, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78252 in?
ZIP code 78252 observes the CST timezone.