ZIP Code 78252 in San Antonio, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:San Antonio, Texas
County:Bexar County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:03:04 PM
Population:17,156 [See All]
Area Codes:210 / 726
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.3401, -98.7146
Land Area:28.121 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78252 has 17,156 residents and 4,479 households (average 3.37 persons per household). The median age is 30.0 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.7% male and 44.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (69.8%) and White (40.1%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:17,156Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:18,256Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:40,099Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:610.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$79,635Source: Census ACS
Households:4,479Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$242,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.37Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,8577,5627,6278,6298,9479,83310,59312,15312,00911,47914,83215,62418,256
Decennial Census7,372------------------17,156------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 30

Male Median Age: 30.6

Female Median Age: 28.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7857227266007121,0731,1591,052721504442360255204127523427
Female744719689585488736815706462399343289254158103512832
Total1,5291,4411,4151,1851,2001,8091,9741,7581,1839037856495093622301036259
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,88427.48%
Black:1,5646.24%
Hispanic:*11,97547.80%
Asian:3371.35%
American Indian:1980.79%
Hawaiian:330.13%
Other:4,06116.21%
Total:25,052100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:9,55555.69%30.6 years
Females:7,60144.31%28.9 years
Total:17,156100%30.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:15,71586.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3892.13%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8134.45%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,33911.79%
Total Population:18,256100%
Total Native Population:16,10488.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,15211.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $79,635, which is well above the state median ($76,292), is up $38,664 (94.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,848. Family households earn a median of $84,798 versus $52,438 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,360). By gender, male median income is $56,438 and female is $45,184, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,254 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.9%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,971$44,217$44,143$55,190$54,254$56,707$56,349$58,474$60,787$67,930$71,028$80,270$79,635
Median Family Income$34,665$40,324$41,673$53,323$53,092$56,034$56,524$59,518$62,269$70,477$73,634$81,836$84,798
Median NonFamily Income$45,750$48,214$43,750$65,056$41,713$37,377$52,083$49,883$48,235$52,750$57,102$49,509$52,438
Median Male Income$31,409$35,239$35,265$36,309$35,820$35,666$35,625$39,447$41,094$44,567$46,984$56,929$56,438
Median Female Income$33,365$33,953$31,892$32,725$31,926$30,084$26,806$28,718$29,597$34,756$34,340$39,993$45,184
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7,73159.79%
Unemployed:2892.23%
Not In Labor Force:4,91137.98%
Total:12,931100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,48432.13%
Service:1,30916.93%
Sales and Office:1,93725.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:99412.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,00713.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7,731100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $242,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $126,500 (109.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $119,300. The median gross rent is $1,825, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,339), is up $1,221 (202.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $611. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.01% (78.50% with a mortgage, 21.50% free-and-clear) and renters 7.99% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.41%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$115,500$119,100$116,500$110,000$113,200$113,700$109,600$118,700$122,700$134,100$172,200$216,400$242,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:347.49%
$500 to $999:5111.23%
$1,000 to $1,499:419.03%
$1,500 to $1,999:11725.77%
$2,000 to $2,499:16135.46%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:5011.01%
Total:454100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$604$721$974$1,168$1,171$1,158$1,170$1,227$1,214$1,302$1,384$1,529$1,825
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,10372.22%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,12419.79%
Renter Occupied:4547.99%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,681100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,68195.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2624.41%
Total Housing Units:5,943100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,66095.24%
Multi-Family Units:240.40%
Other Units:2594.36%
Total Housing Units:5,943100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 18.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 79.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is generally lower than the state rate (17.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.50%), down 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.14%). College enrollment is 22.84%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7055.95%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,67214.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,18926.92%
Some college, no degree:2,58321.80%
Associate's degree:1,49112.59%
Bachelor's degree:1,54713.06%
Graduate or professional degree:6595.56%
Total:11,846100%
High school or higher:9,46979.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,20618.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9,91057.16%
Public Insurance:5,46531.52%
No Insurance:1,96211.32%
Total:17,337100%
Has Health Insurance:15,37588.68%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.2%8.1%6.9%7.1%8.5%8.5%12.4%10.0%9.2%10.8%7.6%4.4%3.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2454.91%
Kindergarten:4078.16%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,20144.14%
High school (grades 9-12):99419.94%
College or graduate school:1,13922.84%
Total:4,986100%
Early Childhood:65213.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,60272.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78252 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 77 business establishments, employing about 576 people with an annual payroll of $29,954,000. USPS data shows 11,899 residential mailboxes and 47 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,899Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:47Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:22,003Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:535Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:629Source: USPS
# of Businesses:77Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,838,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$29,954,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:576Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78252 is located in Bexar County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 20th and 23rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,612,802 people, about 0.66% of whom live in ZIP Code 78252. It covers 28.121 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.627 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Antonio-New Braunfels, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:41700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,612,802Source: Census
MSA:San Antonio, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:28.121 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.627 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:20,23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:199.68, 58059.18 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4865000Source: Census
Place Name:San Antonio city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


78253 | | 78251

Schools in ZIP Code 78252


ZIP Code 78252 is part of 2 school districts, including: Medina Valley Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Southwest Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Luckey Ranch El 12045 Luckey River
San Antonio, TX 78252
District: Medina Valley Independent School District
Southwest El 11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
District: Southwest Independent School District
Southwest H S 11690 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
District: Southwest Independent School District
Bexar Co J J A E P 11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
District: Southwest Independent School District
Medio Creek El 6511 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78252
District: Southwest Independent School District
Cast Stem H S 11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252
District: Southwest Independent School District
Legacy Christian Academy 2255 Horal St
San Antonio, TX 78227
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gateway Christian School 6623 Five Palms Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242
District: Private SchoolNearby
New Life Christian Academy Hybrid 6622 W US Highway 90
San Antonio, TX 78227
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78252


Northwest Vista College 3535 N. Ellison Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio 6963 Nw Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238-4114
Type: Post Secondary
Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram 6804 Ingram Road
San Antonio, TX 78238
Type: Post Secondary
Baptist University Of The Americas 7838 Barlite Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78224-1364
Type: Post Secondary
Palo Alto College 1400 W Villaret Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224-2499
Type: Post Secondary
Vogue College Of Cosmetology 6012 Ingram Road
San Antonio, TX 78238-4402
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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