78217 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78217 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,152 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,795 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,847 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,772 |
| Median Home Value: | $189,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.1 sq miles
26.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.5400, -98.4201 |
Population Information (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,152 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,214 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,938 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,720 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,920 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,561 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,993 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,696 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,889 | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,246 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,373 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,800 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,917 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,682 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,264 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,091 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $189,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,132 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,772 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,182 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,590 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,300 | 44.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,882 | 55.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,262 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,194 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,279 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,182 | 23.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,798 | 26.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,643 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,887 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,279 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,795 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,035 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,328 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,847 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,411 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,291 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,051 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,171 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,724 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,249 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,132 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 186 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,032 | 56.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,286 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 256 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 638 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,838 | 11.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,102 | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,857 | 27.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,032 | 53.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,313 | 41.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 847 | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,775 | 8.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 762 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 464 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,522 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,506 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,270 | 16.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,794 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,077 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,827 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 717 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 243 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,113 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,091 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 542 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 555 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 405 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,486 | 8.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 169 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,209 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,153 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 495 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,818 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,060 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 367 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,154 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,845 | 16.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,363 | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,064 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,054 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 540 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,103 | 81.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,261 | 59.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,379 | 32.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,937 | 18.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,968 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,607 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,258 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 462 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 820 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,803 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,741 | 42.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 555 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 225 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,508 | 15.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,197 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,552 | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,895 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 99 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 90 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 389 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,621 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,588 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,977 | 25.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,511 | 28.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,407 | 15.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,011 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 95 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 83 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 759 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,615 | 22.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,686 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,998 | 31.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,472 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 242 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,415 | 31.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 57 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,573 | 67.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 120 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,429 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,050 | 42.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,756 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,947 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 144 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 145 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,249 | 19.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,991 | 31.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,019 | 32.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 684 | 10.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 68 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,579 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $570 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,132 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,182 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,093 | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,882 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,342 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,012 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,431 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,797 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,790 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,793 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,867 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,644 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,890 | 38.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,815 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 269 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 696 | 10.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,513 | 36.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,696 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,641 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,812 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,920 | 11.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,040 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,681 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 420 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,414 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,847 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,789 | 77.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,985 | 21.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,735 | 67.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,769 | 25.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 724 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 481 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,843 | 86.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,035 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,309 | 416.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,309 | 416.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,309 | 416.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 316 | 30.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 172 | 16.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,182 | 307.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 0.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,432 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,705 | 68.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,727 | 32.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,587 | 28.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 568 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 547 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,182 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,586 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
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