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ZIP 78201

Pop. 41,981·Bexar County·617th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,202/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$763
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ZIP 78201 · $1,202
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,280/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,424/yr
At $1,202/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78201 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,981
Median income
$47,121
Median age
39.3
Renters
51.4%
Age distribution
18.5%
24.8%
25.1%
14.3%
17.3%
Under 1818.5%
18–3424.8%
35–5425.1%
55–6414.3%
65+17.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
24.6%
83.5%
White24.6%
Black2.4%
Hispanic83.5%
Education (25+)
27.8%
29.8%
25.1%
17.3%
No HS diploma27.8%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+17.3%
Housing tenure
48.6%
51.4%
Owner48.6%
Renter51.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78201 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,363 → $47,121
up 22.8%
Population
45,767 → 41,981
down 8.3%
Renter share
53.3% → 51.4%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 17.3%
+0.4 pts
Median age
37.7 → 39.3
+1.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $38,363 to $47,121 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.8% shift. The population has contracted by 8.3% since 2021, moving from about 45,767 residents to roughly 41,981. Renters now make up 51.4% of households, compared with 53.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78201 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,202/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($47,121/yr), ZIP 78201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78201 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,202. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78201's median rent of $1,202/mo is $763 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78201 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #617 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,202/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,202/mo in ZIP 78201. The local median household income is $47,121/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78201?

Rent in ZIP 78201 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,202/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($47,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.4% of ZIP 78201 households are renters, while 48.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78201 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78201 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,202/mo, it's $180 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,202/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 78201's median household income ($47,121/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78201 31%Benchmark 30%
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