ZIP Code 78229 in San Antonio, TX

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:San Antonio, Texas
County:Bexar County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:01:59 PM
Population:33,135 [See All]
Area Codes:210 / 726
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.5079, -98.5749
Land Area:5.781 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78229 has 33,135 residents and 15,984 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 30.9 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.9%) and White (39.5%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.9%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:33,135Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:35,195Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:35,506Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,731.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$46,718Source: Census ACS
Households:15,984Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$206,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.04Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.99Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--27,53128,64729,59129,89330,89730,82132,33831,77134,12535,58934,63334,08235,195
Decennial Census28,804------------------33,135------
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: 30.9

Male Median Age: 31

Female Median Age: 30.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1441,0118196921,6502,4151,9031,435970767771722614486359244127209
Female1,0099978277251,9222,6201,7281,131792780680805669597492350271402
Total2,1532,0081,6461,4173,5725,0353,6312,5661,7621,5471,4511,5271,2831,083851594398611
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13,09831.40%
Black:3,7008.87%
Hispanic:*16,54639.67%
Asian:3,7298.94%
American Indian:3970.95%
Hawaiian:560.13%
Other:4,18410.03%
Total:41,710100%
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:16,33849.31%31.0 years
Females:16,79750.69%30.7 years
Total:33,135100%30.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:25,45672.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7482.13%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,1566.13%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6,83525.55%
Total Population:35,195100%
Total Native Population:26,20474.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:8,99125.55%
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 $46,718, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $13,112 (39.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,976. Family households earn a median of $50,953 versus $43,354 for nonfamily households (a difference of $7,599). By gender, male median income is $44,059 and female is $40,701, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,358 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.5%).

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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$33,606$31,992$35,344$34,573$36,290$37,328$38,837$38,332$40,742$40,213$41,128$44,574$46,718
Median Family Income$43,640$41,056$43,356$43,168$46,466$45,753$46,658$46,778$46,944$41,205$42,276$49,278$50,953
Median NonFamily Income$26,830$26,911$29,292$27,889$28,279$30,268$32,565$30,764$32,907$37,560$37,366$39,466$43,354
Median Male Income$33,453$32,172$37,314$37,378$37,948$37,730$37,458$36,593$36,846$33,859$38,713$41,779$44,059
Median Female Income$32,647$32,746$32,687$33,352$32,870$34,303$33,914$32,435$32,003$32,153$35,718$39,367$40,701
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:19,37067.56%
Unemployed:7072.47%
Not In Labor Force:8,59329.97%
Total:28,670100%
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:6,87035.47%
Service:4,53523.41%
Sales and Office:4,70724.30%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1465.92%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,11210.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,370100%
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 $206,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $79,200 (62.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,700. The median gross rent is $1,234, which is lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $462 (59.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $264. Of occupied housing, owners make up 13.41% (36.83% with a mortgage, 63.17% free-and-clear) and renters 86.59% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.37%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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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$127,200$132,100$119,900$120,200$118,600$125,200$134,700$150,300$153,700$153,400$151,200$178,500$206,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2801.97%
$500 to $999:3,12121.98%
$1,000 to $1,499:7,27851.26%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,66318.75%
$2,000 to $2,499:4583.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:1040.73%
$3,000 or more:620.44%
No Rent:2331.64%
Total:14,199100%
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$772$798$817$836$833$859$895$930$970$1,017$1,088$1,172$1,234
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8104.94%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,3898.47%
Renter Occupied:14,19986.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16,398100%

Occupied Housing Units:16,39885.63%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,75114.37%
Total Housing Units:19,149100%
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:2,17111.34%
Multi-Family Units:16,94788.50%
Other Units:310.16%
Total Housing Units:19,149100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 30.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is falls below the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.30%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 16.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (38.68%). College enrollment is 38.68%, which is markedly above the state rate (23.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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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:1,3025.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,7937.94%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,22023.12%
Some college, no degree:5,73725.41%
Associate's degree:1,5967.07%
Bachelor's degree:3,99517.69%
Graduate or professional degree:2,93713.01%
Total:22,580100%
High school or higher:19,48586.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,93230.70%
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:19,72653.53%
Public Insurance:10,84129.42%
No Insurance:6,28117.05%
Total:36,848100%
Has Health Insurance:30,56782.95%
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 Poverty16.9%20.0%18.8%18.5%19.3%20.9%20.1%19.2%19.2%20.1%19.4%16.1%16.6%
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:4925.96%
Kindergarten:3484.21%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,73133.07%
High school (grades 9-12):1,49218.07%
College or graduate school:3,19438.68%
Total:8,257100%
Early Childhood:84010.17%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,57155.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78229 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,229 business establishments, employing about 44,600 people with an annual payroll of $3,160,141,000. USPS data shows 17,405 residential mailboxes and 1,482 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:17,405Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,482Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:20,294Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,658Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:14,637Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,229Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$763,682,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,160,141,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:44,600Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78229 is located in Bexar County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 20th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,612,802 people, about 1.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 78229. It covers 5.781 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 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:5.781 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.009 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:20Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:199.68 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


78230 | | 78228

Schools in ZIP Code 78229


ZIP Code 78229 is in the Northside Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 4 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.

Reddix Center 4711 Sid Katz
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Northside Independent School District
Ut - University Charter School At High Point 1603 Babcock Rd Ste 148
San Antonio, TX 78229
Glenoaks El 5103 Newcome Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Northside Independent School District
Holmgreen Center 8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Northside Independent School District
Health Careers H S 4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Northside Independent School District
Mead El 3803 Mid Horizon Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Northside Independent School District
Daep At Holmgreen 8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Northside Independent School District
Montessori School International 8222 Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Private School
Trinity United Methodist School 5319 Newcome Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Private School
The Winston School San Antonio 8565 Ewing Halsell Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Private School
Islamic Academy Of San Antonio (Iasa) 8638 Fairhaven St
San Antonio, TX 78229
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78229


The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Allied Healthcare 7434 Louis Pasteur Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-4538
Type: Post Secondary
Galen College Of Nursing-San Antonio 7411 John Smith Drive, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78229
Type: Post Secondary
Quest College 5430 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 310
San Antonio, TX 78229
Type: Post Secondary
Baptist Health System School Of Health Professions 8400 Datapoint Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-San Antonio 4803 Nw Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78229
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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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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