ZIP Code 78228: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 56,165 Household income: $52,976 Rent: $1,032

Overview

Total population

56,165

Rent

$1,032

Year built

1967

Household income

$52,976

Per capita income

$25,417

Poverty rate

23.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

53.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Texas

County

Bexar County

City

San Antonio

Total population

56,165

Adults over 25

36,555

Total households

19,374

Household size

2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$52,976

Per capita income

$25,417

Poverty rate

23.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

53.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,032

Year built

1967

Households that rent

40.7%

Households that own

59.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

30.4%

Black

Asian

1.2%

Two or more races

50.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

88.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

11.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

22,137 (91.9%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

1,963 (8.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

40%

High school graduate or GED

33.3%

Some college or associate degree

11.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

15%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 78228 with: Bexar County, TX San Antonio, TX San Antonio metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 78228

Total population56,165

Rent$1,032

Year built1967

Household income$52,976

Per capita income$25,417

Poverty rate23.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Bexar County, TX

Total population2,067,341

Rent$1,354

Year built1990

Household income$72,341

Per capita income$36,702

Poverty rate14.6%

Unemployment rate3.4%

San Antonio, TX

Total population1,479,835

Rent$1,324

Year built1985

Household income$65,056

Per capita income$33,929

Poverty rate17.1%

Unemployment rate3.3%

San Antonio Metro Area, TX

Total population2,662,733

Rent$1,363

Year built1993

Household income$76,213

Per capita income$38,364

Poverty rate13.4%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP78228	CountyBexar, TX	CitySan Antonio, TX	Metro AreaSan Antonio metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	56,165	2,067,341	1,479,835	2,662,733	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,032	$1,354	$1,324	$1,363	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1967	1990	1985	1993	1992	1980
Household income	$52,976	$72,341	$65,056	$76,213	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$25,417	$36,702	$33,929	$38,364	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	23.9%	14.6%	17.1%	13.4%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.3%	3.8%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for 78228

Rent & Income

In 78228, the typical monthly rent is $1,032 and the typical household income is $52,976. Rent here is lower than in both San Antonio and Texas, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 23.9%, which is higher than in both San Antonio and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 40.7% of households. About 53.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 78228 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 78228 — Poverty

How ZIP 78228 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,032	37 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$52,976	338 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	23.9%	340 / 388	from lower poverty	1.5% – 47.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Texas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 78228

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 37th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. At the state level, values extend from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 78228 holds the 338th out of 388 ZIP Codes. In Texas as a whole, the range goes from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 78228 ranks 340th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 78228 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,032 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 78228

Annual Household Income: $52,976

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 78228

Estimated Rate: 23.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 78228

In ZIP Code 78228, households that rent: 7,878 (40.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,878	40.7%
Owner-Occupied	11,496	59.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 78228

In ZIP Code 78228, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,243 (53.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,243	53.9%
Other renter households	3,635	46.1%
Total renter households	7,878	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 78228

Less than High School: 14,633 people (40%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 12,168 people (33.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,258 people (11.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,496 people (15%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 36,555

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.