78228 ZIP Code, San Antonio, TX
78228 is a ZIP code in San Antonio, Texas in Bexar County. It covers 11 square miles of land, centered about 5.3 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio. The closest ZIP codes are 78201, 78237 and 78238. 56,165 people live here in 19,374 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Texas ZIP codes. At about 5,150 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (59% own). Median household income is $52,976, below the Texas median of $78,476.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: San Antonio, TX
- County: Bexar County
- Metro area: San Antonio
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 56,165
- Median household income: $52,976
- Carrier routes: 29 (21,059 homes)
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 56,165 |
| Households | 19,374 |
| Median household income | $52,976 |
| Income per person | $25,417 |
| Median age | 36.1 |
| Homeowners | 59.3% |
| Median home value | $174,900 |
| Median rent | $1,032 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.9% |
| Broadband internet | 85.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 52.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.4% |
| $15–25K | 13.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.7% |
| $100–150K | 12.6% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 3.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.8% |
| Owned outright | 30.3% |
| Rented | 36.4% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.4% |
| Townhome | 3.1% |
| 2–4 units | 9.2% |
| 5–19 units | 10.9% |
| 20+ units | 5.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 78228
675 business establishments with 13,311 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 125
- Retail Trade: 107
- Accommodation and Food Services: 81
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 69
- Construction: 61
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 58
- Finance and Insurance: 57
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 34
EDDM carrier routes
78228 has 29 USPS carrier routes with 21,059 residential and 1,151 business mailboxes. Open the EDDM route map.
Carrier routes in 78228
78228 has 29 USPS carrier routes (29 city (C)) with 21,059 residential and 1,151 business mailboxes. Routes range from 427 homes (C094) to 1,373 homes (C065); the median route has 656 homes. The Census counted 19,374 households in 78228 (2020–2024 average); USPS counts current mailboxes, including new and vacant homes.
| Homes per route | Routes |
|---|---|
| 1–249 | 0 |
| 250–499 | 3 |
| 500–749 | 16 |
| 750–999 | 7 |
| 1,000–1,499 | 3 |
| 1,500+ | 0 |
Best routes in 78228 for…
Highest income
For bigger-ticket offers: remodeling, pools, financial planning, private schools.
- Route C094 — Est. median household income $72,157, 427 homes
- Route C079 — Est. median household income $70,444, 428 homes
- Route C058 — Est. median household income $70,207, 643 homes
- Route C070 — Est. median household income $68,084, 443 homes
- Route C090 — Est. median household income $66,999, 743 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Often mailed by: Home services EDDM, Real estate EDDM postcards, Landscaping and lawn care mailers
Most families with kids
For tutoring, youth sports, pediatric dental, child care and family dining.
- Route C088 — Est. families with children under 18 55.7%, 656 homes
- Route C065 — Est. families with children under 18 49.3%, 1,373 homes
- Route C105 — Est. families with children under 18 48.7%, 770 homes
- Route C068 — Est. families with children under 18 47.5%, 641 homes
- Route C083 — Est. families with children under 18 46.9%, 1,141 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Often mailed by: Dental practice EDDM, Healthcare and clinic mailers
Most homeowners
Owners decide on roofs, HVAC, lawns, solar and insurance; renters usually can't.
- Route C090 — Est. owner-occupied homes 83.3%, 743 homes
- Route C087 — Est. owner-occupied homes 80.9%, 636 homes
- Route C099 — Est. owner-occupied homes 78.8%, 722 homes
- Route C107 — Est. owner-occupied homes 78.7%, 552 homes
- Route C070 — Est. owner-occupied homes 76.0%, 443 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Often mailed by: Roofing direct mail, HVAC postcards
Most new movers
New residents are still choosing a dentist, a gym and a lawn service.
- Route C063 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 24.0%, 901 homes
- Route C058 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 22.4%, 643 homes
- Route C087 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 20.5%, 636 homes
- Route C076 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 19.6%, 1,056 homes
- Route C067 — Est. residents who moved in the past year 19.6%, 531 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Often mailed by: Restaurant EDDM menus and offers, Gym and fitness mailers
Newest homes
Newer subdivisions: landscaping, window treatments, fencing, security, home warranties.
- Route C063 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 11.3%, 901 homes
- Route C066 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 9.3%, 949 homes
- Route C083 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 9.0%, 1,141 homes
- Route C077 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 8.7%, 784 homes
- Route C075 — Est. homes built 2010 or later 8.2%, 682 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Most businesses
For B2B offers: office supplies, cleaning, IT, catering and commercial services.
- Route C079 — USPS business mailboxes 240, 428 homes
- Route C091 — USPS business mailboxes 119, 576 homes
- Route C066 — USPS business mailboxes 108, 949 homes
- Route C077 — USPS business mailboxes 63, 784 homes
- Route C065 — USPS business mailboxes 58, 1,373 homes
Select these 5 routes on the route map
Every carrier route in 78228
| Route | Type | Homes | Businesses | Est. median income | Est. owners | Est. families with kids | Est. moved in past year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C058 | City | 643 | 9 | $70,207 | 51.9% | 23.2% | 22.4% |
| C063 | City | 901 | 27 | $38,166 | 41.2% | 30.3% | 24.0% |
| C065 | City | 1,373 | 58 | $43,280 | 50.5% | 49.3% | 14.8% |
| C066 | City | 949 | 108 | $39,879 | 41.2% | 39.2% | 12.5% |
| C067 | City | 531 | 44 | $46,335 | 68.8% | 21.1% | 19.6% |
| C068 | City | 641 | 8 | $50,966 | 52.3% | 47.5% | 9.5% |
| C070 | City | 443 | 30 | $68,084 | 76.0% | 24.2% | 2.6% |
| C071 | City | 629 | 7 | $66,264 | 51.7% | 25.2% | 16.6% |
| C073 | City | 641 | 43 | $48,058 | 54.1% | 33.9% | 4.3% |
| C074 | City | 588 | 57 | $54,744 | 60.3% | 37.6% | 14.9% |
| C075 | City | 682 | 2 | $55,577 | 69.8% | 35.0% | 8.0% |
| C076 | City | 1,056 | 44 | $64,164 | 61.3% | 22.3% | 19.6% |
| C077 | City | 784 | 63 | $57,241 | 62.2% | 21.7% | 16.0% |
| C078 | City | 648 | 54 | $52,039 | 62.7% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| C079 | City | 428 | 240 | $70,444 | 53.8% | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| C082 | City | 692 | 33 | $41,957 | 60.5% | 35.5% | 11.9% |
| C083 | City | 1,141 | 12 | $62,143 | 61.8% | 46.9% | 14.5% |
| C087 | City | 636 | 1 | $59,564 | 80.9% | 29.8% | 20.5% |
| C088 | City | 656 | 11 | $53,760 | 46.9% | 55.7% | 12.9% |
| C089 | City | 769 | 58 | $54,130 | 66.0% | 38.8% | 4.3% |
| C090 | City | 743 | 27 | $66,999 | 83.3% | 40.5% | 5.0% |
| C091 | City | 576 | 119 | $53,717 | 43.9% | 38.7% | 16.7% |
| C094 | City | 427 | 1 | $72,157 | 68.8% | 29.6% | 6.5% |
| C095 | City | 947 | 8 | $59,289 | 64.2% | 43.7% | 2.6% |
| C098 | City | 963 | 43 | $51,073 | 62.4% | 22.5% | 11.5% |
| C099 | City | 722 | 26 | $47,303 | 78.8% | 43.3% | 7.3% |
| C103 | City | 528 | 1 | $44,748 | 56.7% | 31.8% | 13.1% |
| C105 | City | 770 | 0 | $47,010 | 57.4% | 48.7% | 8.4% |
| C107 | City | 552 | 17 | $54,932 | 78.7% | 12.7% | 18.2% |
Income, owners, families and movers are estimates for each route (how we estimate them); mailbox counts are current USPS figures. Open 78228 on the EDDM route map.
How route demographics are estimated
Mailbox counts come from USPS; demographics are estimates
The number of homes and businesses on each carrier route is the current USPS EDDM count. The Census Bureau does not publish figures for carrier routes, so income, homeownership, ages, families, movers and housing age on a route are EDDM2GO estimates built from Census block groups (neighborhood areas of roughly 600 to 3,000 people).
How a route gets its figures: the block-group length-share method
We trace each route's streets every 25 meters and record which block group each stretch falls in. The route's homes are spread along its streets in proportion to length, so a route with 60% of its street length in one block group is assumed to have 60% of its homes there. Each block group then contributes its Census counts in proportion to the share of its housing units that sit on the route (capped at the whole block group). Medians are recalculated from the combined income, home-value and age brackets, the way the Census Bureau computes them, not averaged.
Margins of error
Census survey figures carry a margin of error at 90% confidence; we carry it through the calculation and show it as ±. Our margins treat the route-to-block-group split as exact, so the real uncertainty is larger. Routes with fewer than 100 estimated households, large margins, or streets we could not place are flagged.
Different years
USPS mailbox counts are current. Census figures are 5-year averages for 2020–2024, so a new subdivision may have more homes on the route today than the Census counted. Use the route figures to compare routes with each other, not as an exact head count.
Why some routes show identical figures
Two routes that run through the same block group get the same percentages and medians, because the Census publishes one set of figures for the whole block group. Their mailbox counts still differ, and those are exact.
Route and mailbox counts: USPS EDDM route data. Route demographics: EDDM2GO estimates from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year block-group data (2020–2024) and 2024 cartographic block-group boundaries. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 78201 — San Antonio city, TX (2.6 mi)
- 78237 — San Antonio city, TX (2.8 mi)
- 78238 — San Antonio city, TX (2.9 mi)
- 78229 — San Antonio city, TX (3.1 mi)
- 78207 — San Antonio city, TX (3.8 mi)
- 78212 — San Antonio city, TX (4.7 mi)
- 78213 — San Antonio city, TX (4.8 mi)
- 78240 — San Antonio city, TX (4.9 mi)
Areas that include 78228
- San Antonio, TX ZIP codes — 64 ZIP codes
- Bexar County ZIP codes — 76 ZIP codes
- San Antonio ZIP code map — 121 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78228, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 78228 in?
- 78228 is a San Antonio, TX mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside San Antonio.
- What county is 78228 in?
- 78228 is in Bexar County.
- What is the population of 78228?
- About 56,165 people (±2,729), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 56,369.
- What is the median household income in 78228?
- $52,976 (±$3,572), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 78228?
- 29 USPS carrier routes with 21,059 residential and 1,151 business mailboxes (22,211 in all), from the route data stored by EDDM2GO. An EDDM mailing can target any combination of these routes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78228?
- The closest, measured center to center: 78201 (2.6 mi, San Antonio), 78237 (2.8 mi, San Antonio), 78238 (2.9 mi, San Antonio), 78229 (3.1 mi, San Antonio), 78207 (3.8 mi, San Antonio) and 78212 (4.7 mi, San Antonio).
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