| City: | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas |
| City Alias: | Fort Sam Houston, Ft Sm Houston, Jbsa Fsh, San Antonio |
| County: | Bexar County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:02:13 PM |
| Population: | 7,464 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 210 / 726 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 29.4623, -98.4414 |
| Land Area: | 5.087 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 78234 has 7,464 residents and 906 households (average 3.59 persons per household). The median age is 21.2 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.4% male and 44.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.7%, higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 7,464Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 6,281Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 3,338Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,467.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $100,096Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 906Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 7,300 | 7,146 | 7,100 | 6,684 | 6,568 | 5,857 | 5,552 | 5,430 | 4,965 | 4,917 | 4,655 | 5,534 | 6,281 |
| Decennial Census | 7,126 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,464 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 21.2
Male Median Age: 21.4
Female Median Age: 20.9
| 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 | 214 | 251 | 181 | 967 | 1,152 | 505 | 295 | 240 | 119 | 97 | 70 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 225 | 242 | 188 | 797 | 732 | 339 | 264 | 220 | 133 | 90 | 46 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 439 | 493 | 369 | 1,764 | 1,884 | 844 | 559 | 460 | 252 | 187 | 116 | 47 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 4,235 | 51.30% |
| Black: | 1,215 | 14.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,576 | 19.09% |
| Asian: | 473 | 5.73% |
| American Indian: | 72 | 0.87% |
| Hawaiian: | 53 | 0.64% |
| Other: | 631 | 7.64% |
| Total: | 8,255 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 4,134 | 55.39% | 21.4 years |
| Females: | 3,330 | 44.61% | 20.9 years |
| Total: | 7,464 | 100% | 21.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 5,468 | 87.06% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 251 | 4.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 343 | 5.46% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 219 | 8.95% |
| Total Population: | 6,281 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 5,719 | 91.05% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 562 | 8.95% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $100,096, which is far above the state median ($76,292), is up $41,584 (71.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,929. Family households earn a median of $104,028 versus $39,183 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,845). By gender, male median income is $31,656 and female is $25,223, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,433 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 265.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,512 | $61,940 | $59,665 | $59,652 | $61,923 | $62,394 | $62,938 | $66,767 | $79,167 | $79,306 | $82,466 | $85,903 | $100,096 |
| Median Family Income | $58,869 | $62,241 | $59,844 | $59,652 | $62,083 | $62,665 | $63,313 | $67,457 | $79,524 | $80,469 | $92,396 | $96,250 | $104,028 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $48,750 | $53,250 | $46,071 | $0 | $0 | $56,711 | $56,563 | $58,750 | $59,063 | $0 | $33,333 | $36,339 | $39,183 |
| Median Male Income | $31,059 | $28,304 | $29,821 | $30,738 | $35,526 | $34,487 | $36,841 | $41,397 | $47,625 | $60,405 | $42,969 | $29,920 | $31,656 |
| Median Female Income | $25,139 | $25,690 | $23,398 | $19,297 | $18,258 | $19,202 | $18,849 | $18,438 | $37,656 | $47,714 | $29,886 | $22,940 | $25,223 |
| Employed: | 713 | 46.15% |
| Unemployed: | 59 | 3.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 773 | 50.03% |
| Total: | 1,545 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 275 | 38.57% |
| Service: | 109 | 15.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 219 | 30.72% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 36 | 5.05% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 74 | 10.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 713 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $55,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,500. The median gross rent is $2,196, which is far above the state median ($1,339), is up $776 (54.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $416. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.40% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 99.60% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.08%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,000 | $62,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $171,900 | $0 | $0 | $56,500 | $57,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 1.82% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 226 | 22.90% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 524 | 53.09% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 116 | 11.75% |
| $3,000 or more: | 15 | 1.52% |
| No Rent: | 88 | 8.92% |
| Total: | 987 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,420 | $1,448 | $1,462 | $1,494 | $1,522 | $1,582 | $1,679 | $1,732 | $1,780 | $1,795 | $1,838 | $2,110 | $2,196 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4 | 0.40% |
| Renter Occupied: | 987 | 99.60% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 991 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 991 | 84.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 176 | 15.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,167 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,029 | 88.17% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 138 | 11.83% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,167 | 100% |
In 2023, 50.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 1.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). Private coverage is 98.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (62.60%). Public coverage is 6.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.01%). College enrollment is 30.07%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 30 | 1.38% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 0.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 233 | 10.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 564 | 26.01% |
| Associate's degree: | 242 | 11.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 665 | 30.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 424 | 19.56% |
| Total: | 2,168 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,128 | 98.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,089 | 50.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,685 | 93.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 174 | 6.03% |
| No Insurance: | 27 | 0.94% |
| Total: | 2,886 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,859 | 99.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.7% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
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: | 56 | 2.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 112 | 5.40% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 851 | 41.01% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 432 | 20.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 624 | 30.07% |
| Total: | 2,075 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 168 | 8.10% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,395 | 67.23% |
ZIP Code 78234 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 89 business establishments, employing about 3,700 people with an annual payroll of $250,193,000. USPS data shows 930 residential mailboxes and 18 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 930Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 18Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 8,886Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 436Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 89Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $61,744,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $250,193,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3,700Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78234 is located in Bexar County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 21st and 35th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,612,802 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 78234. It covers 5.087 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 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: | 5.087 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 21,35Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5920.89, 593.77 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 78234 is in the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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 October 1, 2025.