ZIP Code 78215 in San Antonio, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:San Antonio, Texas
County:Bexar County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:47:42 AM
Population:3,644 [See All]
Area Codes:210 / 726
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.4420, -98.4817
Land Area:1.062 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78215 has 3,644 residents and 2,311 households (average 1.48 persons per household). The median age is 32.8 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.0% male and 47.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.4%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,644Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:3,506Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:5,262Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,431.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$84,437Source: Census ACS
Households:2,311Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$476,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.24Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,2961,2161,1551,6221,9012,3022,6862,9742,9152,9253,1513,2313,2583,506
Decennial Census1,150------------------3,644--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 32.8

Male Median Age: 33.5

Female Median Age: 32.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3941172918137337923312996961299339311495
Female4025353017742326714199909910954433515236
Total796652593587966463742281861952381478266293211
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,31254.08%
Black:1643.84%
Hispanic:*1,27729.87%
Asian:1603.74%
American Indian:451.05%
Hawaiian:50.12%
Other:3127.30%
Total:4,275100%
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:1,93353.05%33.5 years
Females:1,71146.95%32.1 years
Total:3,644100%32.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,02686.31%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:441.25%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2677.62%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:16912.44%
Total Population:3,506100%
Total Native Population:3,07087.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:43612.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $84,437, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $43,867 (108.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,029. Family households earn a median of $147,207 versus $81,636 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,571). By gender, male median income is $91,891 and female is $78,620, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,271 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 90.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (69.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$40,570$35,096$34,836$39,515$51,853$51,761$59,078$64,836$74,408$72,935$74,159$77,725$82,128$84,437
Median Family Income$72,500$70,865$38,750$39,479$75,132$78,359$86,071$110,441$117,083$138,696$140,729$155,156$144,911$147,207
Median NonFamily Income$38,866$27,462$28,594$39,527$48,641$48,859$57,708$53,867$61,295$58,500$62,770$71,094$78,631$81,636
Median Male Income$39,680$31,991$27,065$62,219$52,005$60,684$64,663$64,818$63,958$73,563$76,394$77,906$88,177$91,891
Median Female Income$38,750$34,936$35,781$41,250$52,841$53,491$54,306$66,250$72,321$63,421$75,625$75,333$76,614$78,620
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,58479.36%
Unemployed:1705.22%
Not In Labor Force:50215.42%
Total:3,256100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:1,79769.54%
Service:2208.51%
Sales and Office:42416.41%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:803.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:632.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,584100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $476,500, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $217,500 (83.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,800. The median gross rent is $1,767, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $945 (114.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $292. Of occupied housing, owners make up 2.27% (56.67% with a mortgage, 43.33% free-and-clear) and renters 97.73% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.96%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$259,000$223,600$142,500$193,800$302,100$270,000$0$346,900$407,700$425,000$0$461,300$486,100$476,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1556.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:60123.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:99338.47%
$2,000 to $2,499:39915.46%
$2,500 to $2,999:2318.95%
$3,000 or more:1957.56%
No Rent:70.27%
Total:2,581100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$822$763$828$942$1,068$1,205$1,329$1,387$1,475$1,494$1,624$1,707$1,754$1,767
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):341.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):260.98%
Renter Occupied:2,58197.73%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,641100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,64181.04%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):61818.96%
Total Housing Units:3,259100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:1043.19%
Multi-Family Units:3,08894.75%
Other Units:672.06%
Total Housing Units:3,259100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 78.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 98.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 9.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 9.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 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 college (90.05%). College enrollment is 90.05%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:331.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:50.16%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2999.47%
Some college, no degree:2337.38%
Associate's degree:1073.39%
Bachelor's degree:1,26239.97%
Graduate or professional degree:1,21838.58%
Total:3,157100%
High school or higher:3,11998.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,48078.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:2,79880.80%
Public Insurance:3179.15%
No Insurance:34810.05%
Total:3,463100%
Has Health Insurance:3,11589.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty11.2%15.0%20.9%32.7%24.6%23.7%18.3%16.2%3.9%3.1%9.9%2.9%1.5%1.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):449.95%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:39890.05%
Total:442100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):449.95%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78215 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 386 business establishments, employing about 12,688 people with an annual payroll of $935,883,000. USPS data shows 3,556 residential mailboxes and 464 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,556Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:464Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,543Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:176Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,180Source: USPS
# of Businesses:386Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$264,176,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$935,883,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:12,688Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78215 is located in Bexar County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 28th and 35th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,142,508 people, about 0.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 78215. It covers 1.062 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Antonio-New Braunfels, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:41700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,142,508Source: Census
MSA:San Antonio, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:1.062 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:28,35Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9378.53, 593.77 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


78216 | | 78214

Schools in ZIP Code 78215


ZIP Code 78215 is in the Driscoll Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Driscoll Madison Square Child Development Ctr 319 Camden St
San Antonio, TX 78215
District: Driscoll Independent School District
Providence Catholic School 1215 N Saint Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78215
District: Private School
Central Catholic High School -San Antonio 1403 N Saint Marys St
San Antonio, TX 78215
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78215


Culinary Institute Of America, San Antonio 312 Pearl Pkwy Bldg 3
San Antonio, TX 78215
Type: Post Secondary
Alamo Community College District Central Office 2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
Type: Post Secondary
San Antonio College 1819 N. Main Ave.,
San Antonio, TX 78212-3941
Type: Post Secondary
Trinity University One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
Type: Post Secondary
Nuvani Institute 2402 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212-1901
Type: Post Secondary
University Of The Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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