78242 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78242 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,404 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,589 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,520 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,264 |
| Median Home Value: | $116,400 |
| Land Area: | 7.9 sq miles
20.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.3504, -98.6071 |
Population Information (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,404 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,402 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,002 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,383 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,448 | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,534 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,676 | 10.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,651 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,238 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,596 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,661 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,461 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,286 | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,062 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,031 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 377 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $116,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,111 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,264 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,605 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 659 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,493 | 51.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,112 | 48.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,712 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,361 | 17.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,342 | 17.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,340 | 32.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,976 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 979 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,403 | 7.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 311 | 1.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 66.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,589 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,668 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,596 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,520 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,309 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,393 | 87.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,858 | 12.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,942 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,156 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,097 | 8.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,140 | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,563 | 53.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 937 | 2.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 703 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 81 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,438 | 23.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,682 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,279 | 39.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 32,347 | 88.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 26,027 | 71.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 167 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 47 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,106 | 16.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 942 | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 816 | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,031 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,411 | 13.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,664 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,205 | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,283 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 930 | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 249 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 74 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,158 | 68.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,032 | 22.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 133 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 62 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 250 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 556 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 140 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,501 | 18.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,049 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 302 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,812 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 512 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 132 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 510 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,363 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,376 | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,831 | 13.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 566 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 299 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.8% | 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 (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,761 | 76.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,623 | 37.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,059 | 46.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,571 | 23.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,624 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,694 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,807 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,044 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 286 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,326 | 31.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,891 | 70.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 321 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 147 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 604 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 369 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 829 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 396 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 707 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,659 | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,304 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 594 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,346 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,805 | 24.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,445 | 21.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 824 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 112 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 109 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 419 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 982 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,741 | 15.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,311 | 56.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,640 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 171 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,883 | 27.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 42 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,332 | 69.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 166 | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 169 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 638 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,968 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,577 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,422 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 617 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,557 | 28.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,859 | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 844 | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 542 | 9.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 43 | 0.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 31 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,234 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $418 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,111 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.41 | 2.38 |
Households (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,605 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,494 | 42.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,414 | 22.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,840 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,181 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,237 | 49.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,687 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,565 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,726 | 45.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,395 | 42.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 379 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 739 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,344 | 42.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,450 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 790 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 835 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,275 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,757 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,793 | 15.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,730 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 910 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,332 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,522 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,279 | 17.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,361 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,882 | 25.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,788 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,157 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,506 | 84.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 527 | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 380 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 124 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,340 | 80.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 419 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,064 | 1685.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,064 | 1685.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,064 | 1685.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 52 | 12.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,892 | 1644.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,021 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,511 | 40.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,510 | 59.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 19,358 | 58.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 61 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 91 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,605 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,018 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
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