What to know about ZIP 78280
ZIP code 78280 covers ZIP 78280 with a population of about 4,482.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SAN ANTONIO media market.
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ZIP Code 78280 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,482
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,555
-30% vs US avg
Home value
$164,701
-53% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,035
-11% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 78280
Income and economy in ZIP 78280
Median household income in ZIP 78280 is about $52,555 — about 30% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.4%; unemployment rate near 10.7%; 17.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Food services; about 10.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 78280
Median home value is about $164,701 — about 53% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,035 (about 11% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 49.8% (about 15.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 78280, a household would need roughly $45,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,058. That sits below the local median household income ($52,555), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.