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ZIP 78220

Pop. 19,423·Bexar County·501st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,391/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$574
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ZIP 78220 · $1,391
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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

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
$16,692/yr
At $1,391/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (7.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78220 (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, 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,423
Median income
$41,710
Median age
33.8
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
29.5%
22.3%
23.3%
14.4%
Under 1829.5%
18–3422.3%
35–5423.3%
55–6410.6%
65+14.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
24.4%
35.9%
55.3%
White24.4%
Black35.9%
Hispanic55.3%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
25.2%
39.2%
26%
No HS diploma25.2%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+9.5%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78220 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,652 → $41,710
up 13.8%
Population
15,808 → 19,423
up 22.9%
Renter share
43.7% → 47.3%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
10.8% → 9.5%
-1.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $36,652 in 2021 to $41,710 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 15,808 to 19,423 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.9% change. About 47.3% of households rent today, against 43.7% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 78220

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78220 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,391/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($41,710/yr), ZIP 78220 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78220 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,391. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78220's median rent of $1,391/mo is $574 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78220 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78220 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #501 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,391/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,391/mo in ZIP 78220. The local median household income is $41,710/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78220?

Rent in ZIP 78220 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78220 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,391/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($41,710/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78220 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of ZIP 78220 households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78220 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78220 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,391/mo, it's $9 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,391/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 78220's median household income ($41,710/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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