ZIP Code 78251: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX

Total population: 59,435 Household income: $78,958 Rent: $1,413

Overview

Total population

59,435

Rent

$1,413

Year built

2002

Household income

$78,958

Per capita income

$37,549

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

50.5%

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

59,435

Adults over 25

38,521

Total households

22,275

Household size

2.7 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

$78,958

Per capita income

$37,549

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

50.5%

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

$1,413

Year built

2002

Households that rent

49.2%

Households that own

50.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

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).

Race

White

40%

Black

11%

Asian

2.8%

Two or more races

35.2%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

61.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

38.1%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

26,782 (84.1%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

5,071 (15.9%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

29.3%

High school graduate or GED

24.9%

Some college or associate degree

11.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.8%

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 78251 with: Bexar County, TX San Antonio, TX San Antonio metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 78251

Total population59,435

Rent$1,413

Year built2002

Household income$78,958

Per capita income$37,549

Poverty rate8.7%

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	ZIP78251	CountyBexar, TX	CitySan Antonio, TX	Metro AreaSan Antonio metro area, TX	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	59,435	2,067,341	1,479,835	2,662,733	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,413	$1,354	$1,324	$1,363	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	2002	1990	1985	1993	1992	1980
Household income	$78,958	$72,341	$65,056	$76,213	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,549	$36,702	$33,929	$38,364	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	8.7%	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 78251

Rent & Income

In 78251, the typical monthly rent is $1,413 and the typical household income is $78,958. Rent here is higher than San Antonio and similar to Texas, and household income is higher than San Antonio and similar to Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 8.7%, which is lower than in both San Antonio and Texas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49.2% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 50.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 33.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 78251 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 78251 — Poverty

How ZIP 78251 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,413	177 / 388	from lower rent	$747 – $3,501
Household income	$78,958	197 / 388	from higher income	$30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate	8.7%	138 / 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 78251

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 177th out of 388 ZIP Codes in Texas. Across Texas, figures vary from $747 in ZIP 78582 up to $3,501 in ZIP 76092.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 78251 stands 197th out of 388 ZIP Codes. Throughout Texas, numbers span from $30,377 in ZIP 77840 up to $250,001 in ZIP 76092.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 138th out of 388 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 1.5% in ZIP 76092 up to 47.7% in ZIP 77840.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 78251 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,413 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 78251

Annual Household Income: $78,958

💡 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 78251

Estimated Rate: 8.7%

💡 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 78251

In ZIP Code 78251, households that rent: 10,959 (49.2%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,959	49.2%
Owner-Occupied	11,316	50.8%

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 78251

In ZIP Code 78251, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,532 (50.5%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,532	50.5%
Other renter households	5,427	49.5%
Total renter households	10,959	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 78251

Less than High School: 11,285 people (29.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,606 people (24.9%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,596 people (11.9%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13,034 people (33.8%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 38,521

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.