78209 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78209 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,184 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,914 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,204 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,234 |
| Median Home Value: | $468,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.2 sq miles
26.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.4889, -98.4562 |
Population Information (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,184 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,501 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,683 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,099 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,475 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,052 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,984 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,162 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,522 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,035 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,024 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,045 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,141 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,779 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,804 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,062 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $468,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,301 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,234 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,559 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,675 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,445 | 48.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,114 | 51.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,412 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 439 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 674 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,011 | 13.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,713 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,692 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,113 | 31.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,770 | 29.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,914 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $150,737 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,594 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,204 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,871 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,477 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 599 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,070 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,225 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,095 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,096 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,562 | 75.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,519 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 107 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 875 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 112 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,460 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,549 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,713 | 15.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,055 | 32.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11,719 | 27.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 384 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 233 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,719 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 874 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 270 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,070 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,272 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,482 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,098 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,709 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,082 | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,485 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,217 | 21.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,875 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 783 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 333 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 884 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 525 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,562 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 324 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 980 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 827 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 455 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,605 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 775 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 453 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,906 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,501 | 20.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,773 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,869 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 986 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,023 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,478 | 86.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,643 | 75.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,798 | 22.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,475 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,246 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,873 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,090 | 15.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 473 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 203 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 932 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,970 | 44.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 615 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 583 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,804 | 12.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,871 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,257 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,113 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 105 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,849 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,531 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,296 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,488 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,585 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,397 | 15.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,179 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,460 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,344 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,192 | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,261 | 23.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,572 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,986 | 26.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,508 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 715 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,912 | 35.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 173 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,289 | 62.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 145 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 973 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,037 | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,375 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,174 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 141 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 363 | 3.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 552 | 5.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,090 | 11.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,901 | 30.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,959 | 31.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,321 | 14.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,941 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,219 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,301 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.74 | 2.38 |
Households (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,559 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,679 | 39.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,316 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,392 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,635 | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,854 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,885 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,980 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,705 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,258 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,433 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,096 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,116 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 689 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 458 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,626 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,375 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,968 | 32.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,070 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,004 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,953 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,895 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 413 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,641 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,841 | 37.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,072 | 78.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,788 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,243 | 59.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,215 | 36.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,250 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 330 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,015 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 862 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,169 | 483.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,169 | 483.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,169 | 483.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 659 | 76.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 116 | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 75 | 8.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,351 | 272.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 205 | 23.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,085 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,808 | 77.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,277 | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,639 | 18.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 988 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 540 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 110 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,559 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,057 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
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