ZIP Code 78253: Population, Income, Housing

State: TX
Total population: 69,282 Household income: $106,373 Rent: $1,615

Overview

Total population
69,282
Rent
$1,615
Year built
2013
Household income
$106,373
Per capita income
$42,218
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
65.2%

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).

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
69,282
Adults over 25
43,024
Total households
23,370
Household size
3.0 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$106,373
Per capita income
$42,218
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
65.2%

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).

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,615
Year built
2013
Households that rent
23%
Households that own
77%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.3

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.

Race

White
45.3%
Black
11.6%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
28.9%

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
46.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
53.5%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
26,938 (80.2%)
Commute time to work
31 mins
Work from home
6,671 (19.8%)

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).

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.

Education

Less than high school
27.2%
High school graduate or GED
17.4%
Some college or associate degree
11.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
43.9%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 78253 with: Bexar County, TX San Antonio metro area, TX Texas United States

ZIP 78253

Total population69,282
Rent$1,615
Year built2013
Household income$106,373
Per capita income$42,218
Poverty rate7.8%
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 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 ZIP78253 CountyBexar, TXMetro AreaSan Antonio metro area, TXStateTexasCountryUnited States
Total population69,2822,067,3412,662,73330,188,424334,922,499
Rent$1,615$1,354$1,363$1,403$1,413
Year built20131990199319921980
Household income$106,373$72,341$76,213$78,476$80,734
Per capita income$42,218$36,702$38,364$40,752$44,673
Poverty rate7.8%14.6%13.4%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.4%3.8%4.1%4%

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Summary for 78253

Rent & Income

In 78253, the typical monthly rent is $1,615 and the typical household income is $106,373. Rent here is higher than Texas, and household income is higher than Texas. The estimated poverty rate is 7.8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 23% of households. About 65.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 43.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 78253 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 78253 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 78253 compares in Texas (388 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,615 237 / 388 from lower rent $747 – $3,501
Household income $106,373 98 / 388 from higher income $30,377 – $250,001
Poverty rate 7.8% 112 / 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 78253

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 237th 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 78253 holds the 98th 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 78253 ranks 112th 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 78253 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,615 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 78253

Annual Household Income: $106,373

💡 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 78253

Estimated Rate: 7.8%

💡 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 78253

In ZIP Code 78253, households that rent: 5,378 (23%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,378 23%
Owner-Occupied 17,992 77%

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 78253

In ZIP Code 78253, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,507 (65.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,507 65.2%
Other renter households 1,871 34.8%
Total renter households 5,378 100%

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 78253

Less than High School: 11,699 people (27.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,472 people (17.4%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,970 people (11.6%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 18,883 people (43.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 43,024

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.