78238 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78238 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,900 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,287 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,624 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,525 |
| Median Home Value: | $180,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.2 sq miles
26.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.4718, -98.6177 |
Population Information (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,900 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,013 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,887 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,731 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,347 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,563 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,276 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,712 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,444 | 17.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,295 | 16.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,588 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,178 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 982 | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,251 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,055 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 478 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $180,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,113 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,525 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,528 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 997 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,005 | 47.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,523 | 52.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,271 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,072 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,424 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,215 | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,524 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,840 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,109 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,087 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,287 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,145 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,688 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,624 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,832 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,813 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 866 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,866 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,285 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,307 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,062 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 159 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,426 | 48.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,490 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 314 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,205 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,553 | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,885 | 30.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,806 | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 18,657 | 72.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,725 | 56.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 573 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,359 | 13.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78238 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 664 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 478 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 612 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,379 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,371 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,314 | 22.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,625 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,612 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 256 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 217 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78238 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,945 | 77.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 881 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 220 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 280 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 234 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,020 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78238 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 832 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 686 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 292 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,241 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 784 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 240 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,198 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,944 | 15.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,755 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,707 | 13.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 729 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 357 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 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 (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,133 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,218 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,653 | 33.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,609 | 17.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78238 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,611 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,869 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,085 | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 657 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 421 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,844 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78238 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,581 | 48.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 694 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 188 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 465 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,170 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,630 | 14.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,549 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 248 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78238 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 216 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 826 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,576 | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 548 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,317 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,625 | 40.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 984 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 311 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 116 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78238 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 406 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,619 | 22.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,296 | 19.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,413 | 38.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,684 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 107 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78238 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,208 | 30.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,209 | 68.5% | 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: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 83 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78238 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,258 | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,242 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,381 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,647 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78238 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 140 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 303 | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,286 | 25.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,550 | 31.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,410 | 28.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 212 | 4.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 82 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,504 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $490 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,113 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,528 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,539 | 33.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,606 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,355 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,495 | 33.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,597 | 34.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,016 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78238 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,645 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,766 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,960 | 37.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 267 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,266 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,770 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78238 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,080 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 138 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 314 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,366 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,773 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,489 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,503 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,468 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,742 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,355 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 693 | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,836 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,826 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78238 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,163 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,174 | 16.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,435 | 82.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 614 | 14.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 370 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 125 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,619 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 553 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,281 | 593.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,281 | 593.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,281 | 593.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 94 | 17.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 59 | 10.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,067 | 373.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78238 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,169 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,014 | 58.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,155 | 42.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,973 | 37.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 347 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 717 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 118 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78238 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,528 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,842 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
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