78228 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78228 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 57,172 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,736 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,926 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,553 |
| Median Home Value: | $147,800 |
| Land Area: | 10.9 sq miles
28.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.4606, -98.5713 |
Population Information (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 57,172 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 28,019 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,153 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,741 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,973 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,899 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,560 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,609 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,872 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,291 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,114 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,060 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,919 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,228 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,533 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,373 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $147,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $953 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,553 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,636 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,917 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,375 | 57.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,261 | 42.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,390 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,089 | 14.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,001 | 13.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,319 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,308 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,989 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,281 | 9.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,403 | 3.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,736 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,771 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,751 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,926 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,156 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,138 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,952 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,521 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,555 | 81.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,996 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,469 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 118 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,192 | 51.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,355 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 414 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 448 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 93 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,606 | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 20,064 | 35.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 24,838 | 43.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 50,913 | 89.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 45,891 | 80.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 476 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 241 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,305 | 7.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78228 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,637 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,292 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,513 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,211 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,620 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,183 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,154 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,190 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 465 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 371 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78228 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,719 | 69.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,241 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 698 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 723 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 858 | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,460 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78228 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,128 | 13.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,196 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 474 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,774 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 977 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 592 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,514 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,928 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,125 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,048 | 12.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,154 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,143 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.0% | 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 (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,319 | 77.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,270 | 42.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 24,861 | 43.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 12,654 | 22.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78228 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,838 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,059 | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,683 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,579 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,002 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,001 | 25.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78228 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,473 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 642 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 789 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,070 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 982 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 878 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,614 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 105 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78228 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 128 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 661 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 917 | 4.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,283 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,422 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,854 | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,317 | 20.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,141 | 23.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,293 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 537 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78228 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 681 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,425 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,407 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,391 | 48.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,276 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 373 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78228 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,710 | 39.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 183 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,345 | 57.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 321 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78228 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,020 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,298 | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,279 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,039 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78228 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 522 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,564 | 22.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,726 | 24.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,906 | 25.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,000 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 505 | 4.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 71 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 81 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,357 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $450 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $953 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.38 |
Households (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,636 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,107 | 36.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,602 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,114 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,148 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,988 | 35.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,686 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.84 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78228 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,122 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,655 | 43.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,437 | 38.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 719 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,659 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,898 | 40.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78228 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,906 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 746 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 993 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,210 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,733 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,224 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,809 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,748 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 56,973 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 10,305 | 18.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 870 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,300 | 51.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,135 | 40.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78228 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 49,145 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,489 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,016 | 80.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,159 | 15.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 316 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 314 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 48,583 | 85.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 653 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,589 | 1315.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,589 | 1315.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,589 | 1315.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 58 | 8.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,076 | 1236.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 0.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78228 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 53,431 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,207 | 45.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 29,224 | 54.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 28,536 | 53.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 269 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 200 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 219 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78228 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,636 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,605 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
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