CensusEasy
ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA

78256

Texas · 13,453 residents · 7.99 sq mi
Compare

ZIP 78256 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $579,300. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $579,300, the poverty rate sits 53% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. Among the 68 ZIP codes in Bexar County, 78256 ranks 28th by median household income.

$74,977
US average: $82,259
$579,300
US average: $376,019
55.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.4%
Age 65+
10.3%
49.5%
50.5%
2.20 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(4,610)
Black6.8%(920)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(5,977)
Asian5.4%(732)
Other9%(1,214)
Diversity Score83.7%(11,257)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Bexar County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST28TH OF 68HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78002$66,744
78023$134,007
78073$69,635
78101$111,280
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78256?

ZIP code 78256 has about 13,453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78256?

The typical household in ZIP code 78256 earns about $74,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78256 expensive?

In ZIP code 78256, the median home is worth about $579,300, and the typical rent is about $1,600 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78256?

About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78256 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78256?

About 19.1% of people in ZIP code 78256 live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024