78251 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 24, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78251 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 62,064 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,572 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,598 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,745 |
| Median Home Value: | $227,200 |
| Land Area: | 15.0 sq miles
38.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.4617, -98.6767 |
Population Information (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 62,064 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,185 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,879 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,426 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,822 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,862 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,163 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,525 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,417 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,542 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,270 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,437 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,528 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,602 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,042 | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 428 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $227,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,259 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,745 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,758 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 987 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,271 | 51.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,487 | 48.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,266 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,377 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,935 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,659 | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,631 | 27.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,858 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,524 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,282 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,572 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,570 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,378 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,598 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 35,588 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,896 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,487 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,169 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,389 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,177 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,303 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 35,699 | 57.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,982 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 468 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,110 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 75 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,330 | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 14,400 | 23.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 15,158 | 24.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 40,294 | 64.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 34,828 | 56.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,402 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 295 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,769 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78251 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 468 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 451 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,151 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,693 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,160 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,013 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,486 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,712 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,306 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,318 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78251 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 23,758 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,319 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 241 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 168 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 246 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,761 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78251 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 242 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,729 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,018 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 642 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,776 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,840 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 499 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 4,410 | 13.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,269 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,963 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,415 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,397 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,696 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 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 (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,647 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 44,362 | 71.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,234 | 24.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,142 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78251 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 19,754 | 90.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,267 | 19.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,347 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 814 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 630 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,042 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78251 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,089 | 57.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 154 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 235 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,103 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,463 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,864 | 12.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,795 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78251 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 88 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,139 | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 7,831 | 34.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,689 | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,798 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,807 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 225 | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 118 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 43 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78251 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 665 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,923 | 21.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,825 | 16.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,682 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,935 | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 715 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78251 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,275 | 19.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 159 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 16,807 | 77.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 62 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 390 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78251 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 496 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,892 | 36.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,458 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,912 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78251 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 200 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 111 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 821 | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,472 | 21.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,532 | 49.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,992 | 17.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 111 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78251 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,793 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $711 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,259 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,758 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,706 | 44.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,730 | 21.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,829 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,383 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,313 | 38.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,868 | 17.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.60 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78251 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,961 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,459 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,938 | 45.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 320 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,829 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,376 | 39.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78251 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,801 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 893 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 486 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,800 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,990 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,632 | 30.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,705 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,004 | 11.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 60,789 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,544 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 688 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,978 | 60.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,878 | 28.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78251 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 50,001 | 80.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,182 | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,660 | 68.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,712 | 24.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,493 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 810 | 7.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78251 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 55,793 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,348 | 3.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,271 | 267.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,271 | 267.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,271 | 267.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 307 | 13.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 315 | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,432 | 146.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 0.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78251 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 57,638 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,447 | 65.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 20,191 | 35.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,484 | 30.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 443 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,562 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 702 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78251 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,758 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,463 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
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