78239 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78239 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,482 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,721 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,252 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,840 |
| Median Home Value: | $201,600 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.5162, -98.3618 |
Population Information (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,482 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,476 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,006 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,790 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,536 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,052 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,807 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,007 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,405 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,446 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,456 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,205 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,802 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,766 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,550 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 660 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $201,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,357 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,840 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,988 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 852 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,246 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,742 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,290 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 919 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,417 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,250 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,388 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,956 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,405 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,955 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78239 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,721 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,554 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,549 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,252 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,049 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,238 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 760 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,802 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,521 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,970 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 734 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,177 | 53.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,316 | 17.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 193 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 983 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 363 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,236 | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,214 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,699 | 22.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,733 | 51.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,846 | 45.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 868 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 138 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 881 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78239 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 611 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 252 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 645 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 730 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,119 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,877 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,428 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,848 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 932 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 546 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78239 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,800 | 74.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,828 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 295 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 92 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 800 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78239 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 200 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,073 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 795 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 336 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 972 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,368 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 653 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,456 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,928 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,781 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 972 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 562 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 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 (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,255 | 82.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,660 | 57.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,997 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,869 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78239 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,519 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,385 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,283 | 32.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 625 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 330 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,479 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78239 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,352 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,198 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 58 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 285 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 96 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 37 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 104 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 681 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78239 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,076 | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,491 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,062 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,014 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,901 | 36.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 913 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 315 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 68 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78239 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 85 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 198 | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,396 | 12.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,305 | 58.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,500 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 356 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78239 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,156 | 31.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 45 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,680 | 66.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78239 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 417 | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,969 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,211 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,391 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78239 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 481 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 343 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,288 | 17.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,446 | 20.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,675 | 36.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 836 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 141 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78239 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,423 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $581 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,357 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.48 | 2.38 |
Households (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,988 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,023 | 50.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,699 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,328 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,993 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,512 | 35.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,364 | 33.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78239 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,409 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,209 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,635 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 958 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,330 | 38.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78239 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,708 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 523 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 256 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,552 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,767 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,610 | 20.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,962 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,110 | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,124 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,828 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 419 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,517 | 52.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,892 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78239 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,247 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,695 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,469 | 66.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,217 | 32.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 641 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,651 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 800 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,831 | 478.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,831 | 478.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,831 | 478.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 195 | 24.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 40 | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,729 | 341.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 64 | 8.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78239 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,692 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,432 | 67.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,260 | 32.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,109 | 28.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 293 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 827 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78239 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,988 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,690 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
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