78229 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78229 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,082 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,574 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,910 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,973 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,500 |
| Land Area: | 5.8 sq miles
15.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.5055, -98.5770 |
Population Information (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,082 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,361 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,721 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,322 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,973 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,228 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,928 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,917 | 14.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,973 | 23.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,549 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,273 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,307 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 927 | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,962 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 916 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 807 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,172 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,973 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,317 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,656 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,392 | 14.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 13,925 | 85.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,714 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,110 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,510 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,934 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,607 | 25.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,549 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,043 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,961 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,574 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,236 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,278 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,910 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,187 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,163 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 804 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,812 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,343 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,162 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 631 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,389 | 48.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,321 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 138 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,109 | 15.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,077 | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,030 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,488 | 24.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 16,664 | 48.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 12,746 | 37.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 391 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 191 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,336 | 9.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78229 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,724 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 961 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,990 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,443 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,064 | 18.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,141 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,236 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,249 | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 212 | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 297 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78229 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,638 | 69.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,776 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 639 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 700 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 602 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,455 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78229 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 600 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 622 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 348 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,561 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 875 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 172 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,316 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,756 | 15.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,725 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,475 | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 911 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 749 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.1% | 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 (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,632 | 81.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,618 | 57.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,767 | 31.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,565 | 16.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78229 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,309 | 81.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,630 | 16.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,854 | 11.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 732 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 325 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,612 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78229 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,638 | 8.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 539 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 149 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,391 | 12.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 4,564 | 24.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,704 | 19.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,955 | 31.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 33 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78229 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 108 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,935 | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,810 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,370 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,490 | 28.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,443 | 23.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,084 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 553 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 85 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 95 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78229 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,966 | 10.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 6,582 | 34.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,862 | 41.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,974 | 10.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 499 | 2.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 90 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78229 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,377 | 14.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 84 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,748 | 84.3% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 67 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78229 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,717 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,566 | 58.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,286 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 748 | 4.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78229 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 54 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 250 | 10.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 490 | 20.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 583 | 24.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 556 | 23.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 362 | 15.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,583 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $624 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,172 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,317 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,440 | 21.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,455 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,832 | 29.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,686 | 41.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,549 | 21.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,666 | 16.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.05 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78229 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,583 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,808 | 50.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,533 | 33.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 126 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,728 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,935 | 58.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78229 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,223 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 469 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 327 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,560 | 31.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,466 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,401 | 41.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,001 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,764 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,197 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,572 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 437 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,652 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,483 | 32.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78229 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,417 | 68.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,008 | 29.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,191 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,205 | 32.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,084 | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 612 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,054 | 76.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 556 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,028 | 1443.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,028 | 1443.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,028 | 1443.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 334 | 60.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 640 | 115.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 67 | 12.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,941 | 349.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 2.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78229 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,760 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,406 | 58.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,354 | 42.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,874 | 24.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,447 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,354 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 679 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78229 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,317 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,697 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
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