78263 ZIP Code — San Antonio, TX

Bexar County, Texas

ZIP code 78263 is located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 38.20 square miles and serves a population of 5,642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.

About ZIP code 78263

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 $271,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,224. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% 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%.

Overall, ZIP code 78263 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,642

population

38.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Antonio	Acceptable
San Antonio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78222 San Antonio (4.3 mi) 78101 Adkins (4.7 mi) 78223 San Antonio (4.8 mi) 78220 San Antonio (6.9 mi) 78235 San Antonio (8 mi) 78219 San Antonio (8.2 mi) 78152 Saint Hedwig (8.4 mi) 78109 Converse (9.2 mi) 78244 San Antonio (9.2 mi) 78210 San Antonio (9.9 mi) 78214 San Antonio (10.2 mi) 78203 San Antonio (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,642
Population density	148 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	38.20 sq mi
Water area	5.69 sq mi
Latitude	29.3484
Longitude	-98.3064
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	31.5%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.3%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,642

Population

148

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$91,224

Median household income

$39,887

Per capita income

$271,600

Median home value

$1,123

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,640

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

177

5–9

229

180

10–14

233

257

15–19

333

153

20–24

199

25–34

113

431

35–44

558

306

45–54

396

189

55–59

244

173

60–64

224

269

65–74

348

108

75–84

141

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,453	25.8%
18 and over	4,189	74.2%
65 and over	951	16.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.7%

Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

Two or more races 13.7%

Black or African American 8.8%

Other race 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,636	53.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,130	16.7%
Two or more races	927	13.7%
Black or African American	596	8.8%
Other race	299	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	143	2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	41	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.3%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$91,224

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 27.0%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,600
Median rent / month	$1,123
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	2.3%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	21.1%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	74.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Solar	2.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,145	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	43	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	229	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	513	26.6%
Households with children under 18	708	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	606	31.4%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	29.9%
Married	63.6%	43.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	3.0%	9.5%
Divorced	11.6%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	4.0%
Kindergarten	13	0.8%
Elementary school	734	44.4%
High school	417	25.2%
College / grad school	424	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.2%

Professional & management 12.3%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	35.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	541	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,434	96.3%
Spanish	287	5.3%
Other Indo-European	284	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,235	92.8%
Born in same state	5,077	90.0%
Born in different state	4,002	70.9%
Foreign born	158	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	407	7.2%
Not a US citizen	170	41.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	5.7%
Italian	296	5.2%
Arab	133	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	42	0.7%
Irish	25	0.4%
English	24	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78263

What city is ZIP code 78263 in?

ZIP code 78263 is primarily assigned to San Antonio, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78263 in?

ZIP code 78263 falls within Bexar County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78263 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 78263 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78263 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 78263 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 78263 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 78263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78263?

ZIP code 78263 has an estimated population of 5,642 residents, with a density of 148 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78263 in?

ZIP code 78263 observes the CST timezone.