| City: | San Antonio, Texas |
| City Alias: | Live Oak |
| County: | Bexar County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:47:55 AM |
| Population: | 49,442 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 210 / 726 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.5567, -98.3649 |
| Land Area: | 13.67 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 78233 has 49,442 residents and 18,961 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.0%) and White (46.6%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 49,442Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 48,911Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 57,348Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,616.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $76,421Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 18,961Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $220,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 43,270 | 45,726 | 45,987 | 46,836 | 47,707 | 49,076 | 47,700 | 48,507 | 50,103 | 48,060 | 46,281 | 47,172 | 47,659 | 48,911 |
| Decennial Census | 43,710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 49,442 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36
Male Median Age: 34.7
Female Median Age: 37.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,477 | 1,698 | 1,683 | 1,627 | 1,721 | 1,991 | 1,874 | 1,753 | 1,567 | 1,420 | 1,428 | 1,463 | 1,242 | 1,016 | 878 | 550 | 321 | 221 |
| Female | 1,480 | 1,538 | 1,689 | 1,662 | 1,605 | 2,043 | 1,909 | 1,854 | 1,600 | 1,549 | 1,454 | 1,584 | 1,470 | 1,257 | 1,129 | 819 | 480 | 390 |
| Total | 2,957 | 3,236 | 3,372 | 3,289 | 3,326 | 4,034 | 3,783 | 3,607 | 3,167 | 2,969 | 2,882 | 3,047 | 2,712 | 2,273 | 2,007 | 1,369 | 801 | 611 |
| White: | 23,040 | 37.00% |
| Black: | 5,462 | 8.77% |
| Hispanic:* | 24,707 | 39.68% |
| Asian: | 1,497 | 2.40% |
| American Indian: | 564 | 0.91% |
| Hawaiian: | 154 | 0.25% |
| Other: | 6,840 | 10.99% |
| Total: | 62,264 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 23,930 | 48.40% | 34.7 years |
| Females: | 25,512 | 51.60% | 37.2 years |
| Total: | 49,442 | 100% | 36.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 41,276 | 84.39% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,728 | 3.53% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3,365 | 6.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,542 | 12.08% |
| Total Population: | 48,911 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 43,004 | 87.92% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5,907 | 12.08% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $76,421, which is slightly below the national median ($78,538), is up $21,899 (40.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,556. Family households earn a median of $85,604 versus $48,787 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,817). By gender, male median income is $61,210 and female is $46,803, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,407 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.4%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,522 | $53,035 | $54,399 | $55,435 | $55,311 | $56,014 | $56,174 | $56,155 | $54,865 | $60,155 | $63,814 | $68,157 | $73,729 | $76,421 |
| Median Family Income | $58,366 | $58,798 | $60,000 | $62,473 | $62,438 | $62,634 | $63,095 | $64,268 | $60,945 | $67,286 | $71,556 | $77,114 | $81,638 | $85,604 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,225 | $35,290 | $36,692 | $40,417 | $39,783 | $39,206 | $39,156 | $38,835 | $38,460 | $38,756 | $41,055 | $45,190 | $47,333 | $48,787 |
| Median Male Income | $38,179 | $38,939 | $39,073 | $39,610 | $40,572 | $41,417 | $41,173 | $41,949 | $42,973 | $42,601 | $47,108 | $53,827 | $57,892 | $61,210 |
| Median Female Income | $34,186 | $34,620 | $33,916 | $33,960 | $34,332 | $34,184 | $35,665 | $37,042 | $38,915 | $40,931 | $41,536 | $45,218 | $45,869 | $46,803 |
| Employed: | 24,258 | 63.07% |
| Unemployed: | 1,121 | 2.91% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13,083 | 34.02% |
| Total: | 38,462 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9,092 | 37.48% |
| Service: | 3,582 | 14.77% |
| Sales and Office: | 6,297 | 25.96% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,907 | 7.86% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,380 | 13.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 24,258 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $220,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $113,100 (105.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84,400. The median gross rent is $1,514, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $609 (67.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $402. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.42% (58.21% with a mortgage, 41.79% free-and-clear) and renters 39.58% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.48%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,700 | $109,100 | $110,400 | $112,900 | $114,600 | $117,500 | $122,500 | $130,300 | $136,400 | $149,100 | $158,700 | $185,800 | $203,300 | $220,800 |
| Less than $500: | 182 | 2.42% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,084 | 14.44% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,369 | 31.55% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,955 | 39.35% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 846 | 11.27% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 73 | 0.97% |
| Total: | 7,509 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $905 | $919 | $948 | $938 | $950 | $985 | $1,018 | $1,081 | $1,112 | $1,156 | $1,300 | $1,391 | $1,456 | $1,514 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6,672 | 35.17% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,789 | 25.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7,509 | 39.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18,970 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18,970 | 95.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 889 | 4.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,859 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 14,176 | 71.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,899 | 24.67% |
| Other Units: | 784 | 3.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,859 | 100% |
In 2024, 27.50% 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 91.00%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 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 elementary (43.39%). College enrollment is 24.96%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,325 | 4.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,645 | 4.98% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8,780 | 26.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,111 | 27.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,074 | 9.31% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,001 | 18.17% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,093 | 9.36% |
| Total: | 33,029 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 30,059 | 91.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9,094 | 27.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 31,420 | 58.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 15,017 | 28.11% |
| No Insurance: | 6,993 | 13.09% |
| Total: | 53,430 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 46,437 | 86.91% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.6% | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 10.9% | 9.3% | 7.9% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 568 | 5.10% |
| Kindergarten: | 381 | 3.42% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,837 | 43.39% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,579 | 23.13% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,783 | 24.96% |
| Total: | 11,148 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 949 | 8.51% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7,797 | 69.94% |
ZIP Code 78233 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 864 business establishments, employing about 16,432 people with an annual payroll of $923,193,000. USPS data shows 22,057 residential mailboxes and 1,374 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 22,057Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,374Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 26,237Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,680Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 4,725Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 864Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $216,866,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $923,193,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 16,432Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78233 is located in Bexar County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 21st, 28th, and 35th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,142,508 people, about 2.31% of whom live in ZIP Code 78233. It covers 13.67 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.099 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: | 13.67 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.099 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 21,28,35Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5920.89, 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 |
ZIP Code 78233 is part of 2 school districts, including: Judson Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and North East Independent School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 18 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.
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.