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ZIP 78202

Pop. 10,224·Bexar County·526th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,361/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$569
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ZIP 78202 · $1,361
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,350/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$16,332/yr
At $1,361/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78202 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,224
Median income
$47,478
Median age
38.8
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
19.8%
25.1%
30.8%
12.4%
Under 1819.8%
18–3425.1%
35–5430.8%
55–6411.9%
65+12.4%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
35.9%
15%
66.5%
White35.9%
Black15%
Hispanic66.5%
Education (25+)
24%
31.4%
19.8%
24.8%
No HS diploma24%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78202 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,542 → $47,478
up 37.5%
Population
10,390 → 10,224
down 1.6%
Renter share
51.8% → 44.2%
-7.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 24.8%
+5.9 pts
Median age
38.2 → 38.8
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $34,542 to $47,478 between 2021 and 2024, a 37.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,390 to 10,224 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 44.2% of households rent today, against 51.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.9% to 24.8%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78202 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,361/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($47,478/yr), ZIP 78202 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78202?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78202 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78202's median rent of $1,361/mo is $569 (29%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78202 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #526 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,361/mo in ZIP 78202. The local median household income is $47,478/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78202?

Rent in ZIP 78202 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78202 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,361/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($47,478/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78202 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 78202 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78202 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78202 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78202 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,361/mo, it's $4 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78202 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,361/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 78202's median household income ($47,478/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78202 34%Benchmark 30%
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