ZIP Code 78244 in San Antonio, TX

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:San Antonio, Texas
County:Bexar County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:02:42 PM
Population:35,801 [See All]
Area Codes:210 / 726
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.4776, -98.3466
Land Area:7.547 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78244 has 35,801 residents and 11,592 households (average 3.09 persons per household). The median age is 32.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.5%) and White (30.7%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.2%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:35,801Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:37,861Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:42,852Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,743.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$67,789Source: Census ACS
Households:11,592Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$195,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.09Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.21Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--29,55831,35330,52731,61231,37930,63930,61832,47430,98133,98836,23336,23437,861
Decennial Census30,757------------------35,801------
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: 32.5

Male Median Age: 31

Female Median Age: 33.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,2931,4221,5221,4401,2341,4121,3181,3071,0691,02591798981760245023713263
Female1,3101,3171,5541,3781,2671,3871,3851,3811,1931,1731,0761,1231,015817539346168123
Total2,6032,7393,0762,8182,5012,7992,7032,6882,2622,1981,9932,1121,8321,419989583300186
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,00124.03%
Black:9,52720.81%
Hispanic:*18,07039.47%
Asian:1,0692.34%
American Indian:4390.96%
Hawaiian:920.20%
Other:5,57912.19%
Total:45,777100%
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:17,24948.18%31.0 years
Females:18,55251.82%33.9 years
Total:35,801100%32.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:30,94781.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,7724.68%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,2205.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,92213.58%
Total Population:37,861100%
Total Native Population:32,71986.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:5,14213.58%
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 $67,789, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $14,183 (26.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,709. Family households earn a median of $72,492 versus $47,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,992). By gender, male median income is $46,931 and female is $42,948, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,983 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.4%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.9%).

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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$53,606$55,508$56,946$57,412$57,083$62,369$60,940$61,457$62,080$61,029$61,392$64,968$67,789
Median Family Income$54,621$56,198$57,734$59,047$59,965$64,622$63,574$63,015$62,353$64,675$65,749$69,092$72,492
Median NonFamily Income$44,079$44,673$46,913$46,217$46,815$49,016$48,310$44,243$49,186$42,336$42,357$47,176$47,500
Median Male Income$40,415$42,748$43,861$42,869$43,190$43,115$41,260$42,563$44,238$45,370$44,777$47,186$46,931
Median Female Income$33,704$31,865$31,948$33,009$33,971$33,815$35,200$35,608$36,753$39,458$39,787$44,796$42,948
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:18,62566.15%
Unemployed:9173.26%
Not In Labor Force:8,61330.59%
Total:28,155100%
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:5,00326.86%
Service:3,72319.99%
Sales and Office:4,57224.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,3627.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,96521.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:18,625100%
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 $195,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $83,700 (74.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,700. The median gross rent is $1,552, which is much higher than the state median ($1,339), is up $569 (57.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $293. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.97% (69.75% with a mortgage, 30.25% free-and-clear) and renters 29.03% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.11%, which is considerably 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$111,700$110,800$110,900$109,700$111,800$109,400$112,200$121,300$131,700$145,900$150,500$180,700$195,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:140.39%
$500 to $999:36710.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,22333.86%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,58043.74%
$2,000 to $2,499:3329.19%
$2,500 to $2,999:190.53%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:772.13%
Total:3,612100%
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$983$1,053$1,079$1,074$1,107$1,146$1,192$1,219$1,259$1,310$1,357$1,512$1,552
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,16049.50%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,67221.47%
Renter Occupied:3,61229.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,444100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,44495.89%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5344.11%
Total Housing Units:12,978100%
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:11,37787.66%
Multi-Family Units:1,0027.72%
Other Units:5994.62%
Total Housing Units:12,978100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.30% 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 87.80%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 14.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (10.50%), down 7.30 percentage points since 2011. 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 (49.06%). College enrollment is 23.33%, 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:1,4586.01%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,4986.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,62727.32%
Some college, no degree:6,03724.89%
Associate's degree:2,74811.33%
Bachelor's degree:3,73615.40%
Graduate or professional degree:2,1498.86%
Total:24,253100%
High school or higher:21,29787.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,88524.27%
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:23,84057.39%
Public Insurance:12,16829.29%
No Insurance:5,53413.32%
Total:41,542100%
Has Health Insurance:36,00886.68%
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 Poverty14.5%13.3%14.8%16.1%13.4%11.8%13.0%8.7%7.2%7.7%7.0%6.6%7.2%
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:4084.17%
Kindergarten:3173.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,79949.06%
High school (grades 9-12):1,97520.19%
College or graduate school:2,28223.33%
Total:9,781100%
Early Childhood:7257.41%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7,09172.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78244 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 252 business establishments, employing about 6,002 people with an annual payroll of $253,567,000. USPS data shows 13,868 residential mailboxes and 240 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,868Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:240Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:14,026Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,712Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,154Source: USPS
# of Businesses:252Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$74,169,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$253,567,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,002Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78244 is located in Bexar County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 35th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,612,802 people, about 1.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 78244. It covers 7.547 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.092 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:7.547 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.092 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:35Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area: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


78245 | | 78243

Schools in ZIP Code 78244


ZIP Code 78244 is in the Judson Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 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.

Woodlake El 5501 Lk Bend E
San Antonio, TX 78244
District: Judson Independent School District
Spring Meadows El 7135 Elm Trl
San Antonio, TX 78244
District: Judson Independent School District
Candlewood El 3635 Candleglen
San Antonio, TX 78244
District: Judson Independent School District
Woodlake Hills Middle 6625 Woodlake Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78244
District: Judson Independent School District
William Paschall El 6351 Lakeview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78244
District: Judson Independent School District
Karen Wagner H S 3000 N Foster Rd
San Antonio, TX 78244
District: Judson Independent School District
Henry Metzger Middle 7475 Binz Engleman Rd
San Antonio, TX 78244
District: Judson Independent School District
San Antonio Preparatory 6127 Summer Fest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78244
Eisenhauer Rd Baptist School 3950 Eisenhauer Rd
San Antonio, TX 78218
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Davids Episcopal School 1300 Wiltshire Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
District: Private SchoolNearby
First Baptist Academy Of Universal City 1401 Pat Booker Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78244


Northeast Lakeview College 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78145
Type: Post Secondary
Deluxe Barber College 12636 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX 78217-2118
Type: Post Secondary
University Of The Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
Type: Post Secondary
St Philip's College 1801 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203-2098
Type: Post Secondary
Alamo Community College District Central Office 2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
Type: Post Secondary
Trinity University One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
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 November 1, 2025.

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