78221 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78221 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,272 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,209 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,674 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,425 |
| Median Home Value: | $138,900 |
| Land Area: | 36.3 sq miles
94.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.2986, -98.4831 |
Population Information (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,272 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,612 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,660 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,646 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,593 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,035 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,509 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,299 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,059 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,905 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,702 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,289 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,860 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,083 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,666 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 626 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $138,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,043 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,425 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,023 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,402 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,837 | 67.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,186 | 32.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,190 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,426 | 13.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,419 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,232 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,951 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,573 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,747 | 6.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 842 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,209 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,564 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,827 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,674 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,428 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,218 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,159 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,777 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,765 | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,570 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,877 | 10.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,146 | 60.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 515 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 507 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 339 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,992 | 17.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,773 | 19.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,468 | 35.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 35,775 | 88.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 29,664 | 73.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 380 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,731 | 14.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 687 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 747 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,425 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,418 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,480 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,558 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,175 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,022 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 359 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 152 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,801 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,398 | 18.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 420 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 280 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 264 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 808 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 379 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,214 | 12.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,764 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 250 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,036 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,431 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 129 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 925 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,800 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,770 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,997 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,048 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 475 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 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 (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,299 | 77.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,511 | 48.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,728 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,787 | 21.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,733 | 82.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,452 | 26.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,385 | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 817 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 371 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,626 | 20.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,358 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 121 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 126 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 375 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 777 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 438 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 619 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 583 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 261 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,679 | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,702 | 11.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 838 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,402 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,039 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,234 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,034 | 21.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 884 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 352 | 2.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 215 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,567 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,299 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,738 | 46.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,261 | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 345 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,651 | 35.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 111 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,032 | 61.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 214 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,169 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,594 | 27.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,059 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,201 | 24.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 395 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,409 | 27.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,917 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,094 | 23.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,581 | 17.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 237 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 53 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,363 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $449 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,043 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.07 | 2.38 |
Households (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,023 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,799 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,313 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,132 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,863 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,123 | 39.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,843 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.08 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,157 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,994 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,877 | 42.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 437 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,598 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,426 | 33.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,115 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 652 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 683 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,499 | 40.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,898 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,383 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,746 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,807 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,086 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,917 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 701 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,548 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,668 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,160 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,503 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,660 | 75.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 692 | 19.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 134 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 151 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,879 | 84.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 431 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,393 | 1483.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,393 | 1483.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,393 | 1483.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 40 | 9.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 3.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,090 | 1413.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 4.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,626 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,857 | 44.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 20,769 | 55.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 20,473 | 54.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 56 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 239 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,023 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,772 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
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