ZIP code 78251: San Antonio, TX
78251 is a ZIP code in San Antonio, Texas, mainly in Bexar County, part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. About 59,435 people live here.
- Population
- 59,435
- Median household income
- $78,958
- Typical home value
- $258,900-1.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,413gross, per month
- Median age
- 33.2
- Homeowners
- 50.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 78251 details
| City | San Antonio |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar County |
| Metro area | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 15 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 3,968 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 29.46168, -98.67673 |
Median rent in 78251 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,254/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,241/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,528/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,991/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,779/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 78251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78250 | San Antonio, TX | 2.9 mi | 57,323 |
| 78238 | San Antonio, TX | 3.6 mi | 26,032 |
| 78227 | San Antonio, TX | 5.4 mi | 44,035 |
| 78254 | San Antonio, TX | 5.6 mi | 77,893 |
| 78245 | San Antonio, TX | 6.1 mi | 96,015 |
| 78236 | Jbsa Lackland, TX | 6.2 mi | 7,635 |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 6.2 mi | 57,921 |
| 78228 | San Antonio, TX | 6.3 mi | 56,165 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 78251?
A typical home in ZIP code 78251 is worth about $258,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $78,958 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 78251
What city is ZIP code 78251?
ZIP code 78251 is in San Antonio, TX, in Bexar County.
What county is ZIP code 78251 in?
78251 is mainly in Bexar County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 78251?
About 59,435 people live in ZIP code 78251, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 78251 in?
78251 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does San Antonio have?
San Antonio, TX also uses 78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78206, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78235, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78241, 78242, 78243, 78244, 78245, 78246, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78252, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261, 78263, 78264, 78265, 78266, 78268, 78269, 78270, 78278, 78279, 78280, 78283, 78284, 78285, 78288, 78289, 78291, 78292, 78293, 78294, 78295, 78296, 78297, 78298 and 78299.