The U.S. ZIP Code 78238 is associated with San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. The 78238 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.2 years, and 15.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $50,402, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 20.6% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $23,709. The current population estimate for this region is 25,660.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78238 is $50,402, while the region's mean household income is $60,994. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,709. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78238 of $23,709 is approximately 24.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 11.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately24.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.0% of the population in 78238 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.9% of 78238 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 24.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78238 are younger than average. The median age of 34.2 years in ZIP Code 78238 is approximately 10.24% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 78238 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 78238 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78238 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 75.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78238 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 75.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78238, 86.4% of the population graduated high school, while 20.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.8% in this Bexar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.0% |
| Associate's degree | 11.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78238, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 69.0% of 78238 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78238 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.9%), followed by Black or African American (8.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 78238, 58.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 37.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bexar County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 58.3% |
| Spanish | 37.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78238 in January 2025 comes in at $222,266. The January 2025 value is approximately -2% lower than the $226,745 median value in August 2024, and -2% lower than the $226,606 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78238, an estimated 39.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bexar County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $222,266 |
| Dec 2024 | $222,850 |
| Nov 2024 | $223,614 |
| Oct 2024 | $224,684 |
| Sep 2024 | $225,705 |
| Aug 2024 | $226,745 |
| Jul 2024 | $227,752 |
| Jun 2024 | $228,660 |
| May 2024 | $228,768 |
| Apr 2024 | $228,341 |
| Mar 2024 | $227,439 |
| Feb 2024 | $226,606 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 39.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78238 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.98% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78238 | 9.24¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh | 6.47¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.98¢/kWh | 13.41¢/kWh | 8.65¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78238 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.09 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.49 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.43 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.86 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.04 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.09 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.64 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78238, 64.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.2 minutes. Approximately 21.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78238 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 78238 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |