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ZIP 78204

Pop. 11,983·Bexar County·545th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,334/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$596
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ZIP 78204 · $1,334
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,570/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$16,008/yr
At $1,334/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78204 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,983
Median income
$60,255
Median age
36.2
Renters
54.7%
Age distribution
19.1%
28.3%
24.9%
13.6%
14%
Under 1819.1%
18–3428.3%
35–5424.9%
55–6413.6%
65+14%
Gender
53.1%
46.9%
Male53.1%
Female46.9%
Race & ethnicity
33.5%
80.1%
White33.5%
Black2.2%
Hispanic80.1%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
20.6%
28.7%
26%
24.7%
No HS diploma20.6%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
45.3%
54.7%
Owner45.3%
Renter54.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78204 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,208 → $1,334
up 10.4%
Income
$40,605 → $60,255
up 48.4%
Population
11,832 → 11,983
up 1.3%
Renter share
53.4% → 54.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.7% → 24.7%
+4.0 pts
Median age
34.8 → 36.2
+1.4 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 78204 in San Antonio, TX stood at $1,208 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,334, reflecting a 10.4% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $40,605 to $60,255 across the same window, up 48.4% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 11,832 residents to roughly 11,983. College-educated residents now make up 24.7% of adults here, versus 20.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78204 in San Antonio, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78204 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,334/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($60,255/yr), ZIP 78204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78204?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78204 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,334. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78204's median rent of $1,334/mo is $596 (31%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78204 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #545 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,334/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,334/mo in ZIP 78204. The local median household income is $60,255/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78204?

Rent in ZIP 78204 has decreased 3.4% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78204 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,334/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($60,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.7% of ZIP 78204 households are renters, while 45.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78204 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78204 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,334/mo, it's $31 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78204 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,334/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 78204's median household income ($60,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78204 27%Benchmark 30%
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