78236 ZIP Code — Jbsa Lackland, TX

Bexar County, Texas

ZIP code 78236 is located in Jbsa Lackland, Texas, within Bexar County. It covers approximately 4.92 square miles and serves a population of 8,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 210.

About ZIP code 78236

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 98%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $73,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 55% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78236 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a high rate of remote workers.

8,154

population

4.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78236 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78236

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jbsa Lackland	Acceptable
Jbsa Lackland	Acceptable
Jbsa Lackland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78227 San Antonio (1.6 mi) 78242 San Antonio (2.2 mi) 78241 San Antonio (3.7 mi) 78211 San Antonio (4.2 mi) 78226 San Antonio (4.2 mi) 78237 San Antonio (4.8 mi) 78252 San Antonio (5.9 mi) 78245 San Antonio (6 mi) 78225 San Antonio (6 mi) 78251 San Antonio (6.7 mi) 78228 San Antonio (6.8 mi) 78238 San Antonio (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	8,154
Population density	1,657 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	4.92 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	29.3763
Longitude	-98.6263
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	210

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.9%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,154

Population

1,657

People per sq mi

21.3

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$23,121

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,832

Median monthly rent

2.5%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

34.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

211

5–9

128

110

10–14

1,631

15–19

990

1,796

20–24

1,090

794

25–34

481

295

35–44

179

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	931	11.4%
18 and over	7,223	88.6%
65 and over	19	0.2%
Median age	21.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 12.5%

Two or more races 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Asian 3.7%

Other race 2.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,518	63.7%
Black or African American	1,083	12.5%
Two or more races	890	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	508	5.9%
Asian	324	3.7%
Other race	217	2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	81	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.9%	43.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	31.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	19.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,832
Owner occupied	2.5%
Renter occupied	97.5%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	52.1%
Large apartment buildings	10.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	5.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.0%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	80.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	383	80.5%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	11	2.3%
Female householder, no spouse	55	11.6%
Households with children under 18	376	79.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	4.0%
Average household size	4.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	82.2%	69.9%
Married	17.6%	27.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.2%	1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 34.2%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 27.9%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	34.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	5.1%
Kindergarten	114	6.5%
Elementary school	352	20.2%
High school	333	19.1%
College / grad school	854	49.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.8%

Retail trade 23.6%

Public administration 17.4%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Construction 2.3%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.4%
Government	45.2%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	20.4%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	36.3%
Work from home	37.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.9

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	6.1%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.3%
High blood pressure	12.3%
High cholesterol	10.9%
Diabetes	1.6%
Heart disease	0.9%
Stroke	0.5%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	3.7%
Kidney disease	0.7%
Pulmonary disease	1.6%
Cancer	0.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	31.9%
No physical activity	12.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	7.1%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	4.4%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.9%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	72.7%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,095	55.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.8%
Public insurance	9.8%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,926	97.2%
Spanish	292	3.7%
Other Indo-European	125	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.2%
Other languages	153	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,741	94.9%
Born in same state	7,370	90.4%
Born in different state	707	8.7%
Foreign born	371	4.5%
Naturalized citizen	413	5.1%
Not a US citizen	321	77.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	966	11.8%
French	831	10.2%
Polish	277	3.4%
Arab	221	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	134	1.6%
English	68	0.8%
German	36	0.4%
Norwegian	25	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	5.8%
Internet access	99.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78236

What city is ZIP code 78236 in?

ZIP code 78236 is primarily assigned to Jbsa Lackland, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78236 in?

ZIP code 78236 falls within Bexar County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78236 mostly rentals?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 78236 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 78236 have a large veteran population?

55% of civilians in ZIP code 78236 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 78236?

ZIP code 78236 has an estimated population of 8,154 residents, with a density of 1,658 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78236?

The median household income in ZIP code 78236 is $73,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78236 in?

ZIP code 78236 observes the CST timezone.