78261 ZIP Code
San Antonio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78261 |
| City/Town: | San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,729 |
| Median Household Income: | $127,813 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,110 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,318 |
| Median Home Value: | $379,200 |
| Land Area: | 29.1 sq miles
75.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.6896, -98.4024 |
Population Information (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,729 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,635 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,094 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,718 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,063 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,286 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,188 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,049 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,672 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,675 | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,129 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,753 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,117 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,466 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 444 | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 169 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $379,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,476 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,318 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,972 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 346 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,170 | 79.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,802 | 20.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,425 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 412 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 208 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,471 | 14.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,648 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,364 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,361 | 30.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,961 | 22.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78261 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $127,813 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $147,979 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $147,182 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,110 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,325 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,621 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 657 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,777 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,922 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,894 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 784 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,557 | 56.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,835 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 488 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,197 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,480 | 5.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,172 | 24.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,958 | 23.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,957 | 38.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,886 | 34.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 272 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 113 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 686 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78261 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 231 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 96 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 63 | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 381 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 290 | 3.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 810 | 9.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,472 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,061 | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,646 | 18.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,922 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78261 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,010 | 73.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,091 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 131 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 302 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,766 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78261 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 682 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 699 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 883 | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,235 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 841 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 159 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,402 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,227 | 16.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,917 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,006 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 600 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 873 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.1% | 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 (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,494 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,070 | 85.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,688 | 14.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,188 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78261 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,180 | 91.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,191 | 13.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,671 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 249 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 88 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 53 | 0.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78261 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,058 | 86.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 25 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 73 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 157 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 362 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 602 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 36 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78261 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 394 | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,440 | 47.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,479 | 37.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 515 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 136 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 61 | 0.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 133 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 160 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78261 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 104 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 579 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 607 | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,248 | 34.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,768 | 40.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,012 | 10.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78261 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,835 | 31.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 234 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,756 | 64.2% | 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: | 111 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78261 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 69 | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,642 | 18.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,692 | 52.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,569 | 28.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78261 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 182 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 48 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 34 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,421 | 19.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,791 | 52.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,577 | 22.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 117 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78261 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,343 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $919 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,476 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,972 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,966 | 66.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,224 | 35.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,558 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,046 | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,800 | 42.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,370 | 15.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78261 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,737 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,542 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,302 | 58.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 229 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 629 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,305 | 21.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78261 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,858 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 256 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 164 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,856 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,133 | 31.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,449 | 21.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,957 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,286 | 12.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,682 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,496 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 479 | 19.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,321 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 696 | 27.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78261 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,829 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,654 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,005 | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,649 | 62.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 494 | 18.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78261 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,765 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 737 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,964 | 402.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,964 | 402.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,964 | 402.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 170 | 23.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 122 | 16.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 942 | 127.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 432 | 58.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78261 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,011 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,723 | 73.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,288 | 26.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,251 | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,609 | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 306 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 122 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78261 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,972 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,885 | 99.0% | 89.4% |
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