78253 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78253 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 63,735 |
| Median Household Income: | $104,951 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,141 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,100 |
| Median Home Value: | $307,500 |
| Land Area: | 53.6 sq miles
138.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.4702, -98.7876 |
Population Information (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 63,735 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,371 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 33,364 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,604 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,425 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,938 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,722 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,957 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,472 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 10,987 | 17.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,193 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,459 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,257 | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,823 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,485 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 413 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $307,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,435 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,100 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,536 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,564 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,061 | 78.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,475 | 21.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,089 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 842 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,384 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,389 | 19.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,676 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,766 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,573 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,459 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78253 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $104,951 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,081 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,921 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,141 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 31,989 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,378 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,266 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,615 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,140 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,044 | 20.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,194 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,884 | 54.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,283 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 980 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,945 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,220 | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 12,387 | 19.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,744 | 23.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 31,256 | 49.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 25,494 | 40.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,701 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 129 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,932 | 6.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78253 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 389 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 783 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 812 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,196 | 5.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,278 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,841 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,045 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,159 | 15.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,797 | 13.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78253 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,486 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,464 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 75 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 536 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 175 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,334 | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78253 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 421 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,417 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,427 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 142 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,331 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,326 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 221 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,466 | 11.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,664 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,604 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,607 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,057 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,695 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 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 (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 57,906 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 51,697 | 81.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,280 | 22.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,484 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78253 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,611 | 85.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,622 | 22.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,285 | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 832 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 445 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,302 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78253 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,261 | 78.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 114 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 146 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 144 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 504 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,616 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 909 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,394 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78253 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 1,277 | 5.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 10,567 | 47.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,628 | 30.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,788 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,103 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 348 | 1.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 257 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 13 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 119 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78253 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,863 | 8.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,454 | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,419 | 33.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,936 | 35.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,304 | 10.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78253 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,824 | 33.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 357 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,963 | 63.1% | 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: | 245 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 94 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78253 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 454 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,040 | 24.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 10,065 | 49.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,977 | 24.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78253 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 289 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 459 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 306 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 871 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,770 | 35.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,055 | 43.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,284 | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78253 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,171 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $746 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,435 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,536 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,674 | 61.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 6,066 | 29.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,403 | 11.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,476 | 21.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 9,335 | 45.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,144 | 20.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78253 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,051 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,004 | 27.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,918 | 63.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 420 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,485 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,374 | 33.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78253 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 20,478 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,025 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,227 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,980 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,446 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,800 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,608 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 8,109 | 19.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 62,390 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,259 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,601 | 22.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,423 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,235 | 30.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78253 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 51,718 | 81.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,640 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,563 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,547 | 42.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,200 | 30.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 530 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78253 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 58,596 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,170 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,139 | 236.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,139 | 236.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,139 | 236.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 544 | 25.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 240 | 11.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,498 | 115.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 135 | 6.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78253 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 58,131 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 42,224 | 72.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,907 | 27.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 13,098 | 22.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,095 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,655 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 59 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78253 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,536 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,173 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
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