78256 ZIP Code – San Antonio, Texas

Located in San Antonio, Texas, ZIP code 78256 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Bexar County with a population of approximately 12,195 residents. The median household income is $70,177 — near the Texas average and near the national average. At $513,200, median home values run well above the national average, with 29.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,488, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 30% single-family (decreasing), 64% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 19.9% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 58.5%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 29.7, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 78255, 78257, 78249.

ZIP Code 78256 Data

Population 12,195
Median Household Income $70,177
Median Home Value $513,200
Median Rent $1,488
Median Age 29.7
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.5%
County Bexar County
State Texas

ZIP 78256 vs. Texas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 78256TX Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population12k15k10k
Median Household Income$70k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$513k$207k$258k
Median Rent$1,488$1,123$1,088
Median Age29.739.843.2
Unemployment Rate4.1%4.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate19.9%14.2%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher58.5%25.7%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78255 SAN ANTONIO 18,149 $149,188
78257 SAN ANTONIO 9,783 $74,437
78249 SAN ANTONIO 60,769 $78,836
78231 SAN ANTONIO 9,972 $106,719
78248 SAN ANTONIO 13,366 $125,089