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ZIP 78207

Pop. 55,474·Bexar County·590th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,251/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.7%
Month-over-Month
+12.0%
vs US Median
-$679
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ZIP 78207 · $1,251
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,060/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
$15,012/yr
At $1,251/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78207 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,474
Median income
$32,472
Median age
32.8
Renters
59.7%
Age distribution
28.1%
25.3%
24%
Under 1828.1%
18–3425.3%
35–5424%
55–6411.4%
65+11.2%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
28.1%
87%
White28.1%
Black5.6%
Hispanic87%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
36.4%
34.3%
23%
No HS diploma36.4%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+6.3%
Housing tenure
40.3%
59.7%
Owner40.3%
Renter59.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78207 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$26,650 → $32,472
up 21.8%
Population
51,062 → 55,474
up 8.6%
Renter share
55.7% → 59.7%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
5.6% → 6.3%
+0.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $26,650 to $32,472 across the same window, up 21.8% versus 2021. The population has grown by 8.6% since 2021, moving from about 51,062 residents to roughly 55,474. Renters now make up 59.7% of households, compared with 55.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78207 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,251/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($32,472/yr), ZIP 78207 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78207?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78207 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,251. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78207 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78207's median rent of $1,251/mo is $679 (35%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78207 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78207 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #590 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,251/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78207?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,251/mo in ZIP 78207. The local median household income is $32,472/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78207?

Rent in ZIP 78207 has increased 14.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78207 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78207 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,251/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($32,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78207 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 78207 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.7% of ZIP 78207 households are renters, while 40.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78207 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78207 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78207 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,251/mo, it's $114 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78207 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78207 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
46%
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At $1,251/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 78207's median household income ($32,472/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78207 46%Benchmark 30%
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