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ZIP 78203

Pop. 5,200·Bexar County·46th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,174/mo
Year-over-Year
+38.6%
Month-over-Month
+37.1%
vs US Median
+$244
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ZIP 78203 · $2,174
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$1,110/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$26,088/yr
At $2,174/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78203 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,200
Median income
$35,536
Median age
33.4
Renters
54.9%
Age distribution
27.3%
23.8%
29.3%
12.4%
Under 1827.3%
18–3423.8%
35–5429.3%
55–6412.4%
65+7.2%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
33.3%
85.7%
White33.3%
Black6.1%
Hispanic85.7%
Education (25+)
26.2%
31.4%
31.5%
No HS diploma26.2%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+10.8%
Housing tenure
45.1%
54.9%
Owner45.1%
Renter54.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78203 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,533 → $35,536
up 2.9%
Population
6,034 → 5,200
down 13.8%
Renter share
49.9% → 54.9%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
12.8% → 10.8%
-2.0 pts
Median age
34.7 → 33.4
-1.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $34,533 to $35,536 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 78203 in San Antonio, TX losing about 834 residents over the five-year window, down 13.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 49.9% to 54.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 12.8% to 10.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78203 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $2,174/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 73% of local median household income ($35,536/yr), ZIP 78203 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 38.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78203?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78203 (San Antonio, TX) is $2,174. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78203's median rent of $2,174/mo is $244 (13%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78203 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78203 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #46 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $2,174/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,174/mo in ZIP 78203. The local median household income is $35,536/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78203?

Rent in ZIP 78203 has increased 38.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78203 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,174/mo, rent takes approximately 73% of the local median household income ($35,536/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78203 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 78203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.9% of ZIP 78203 households are renters, while 45.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78203 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78203 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $2,174/mo, it's $809 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78203 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
73%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,174/mo, rent takes ~73% of ZIP 78203's median household income ($35,536/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78203 73%Benchmark 30%
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