ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78220

Part of San Antonio, TX

Pop. 19,423·Bexar County·405th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,512/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$420

Reported rents

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ZIP 78220 · $1,512

More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78220 changed +2.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($41,710) is $1,043 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,020); a 1-bedroom is $1,110.

Rank in San Antonio

37th cheapest of 54 ZIP codes in San Antonio.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 78219, 2 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,340/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78220. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,144/yr

At $1,512/mo median

Location

CitySan Antonio

StateTX

CountyBexar County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.9% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78220 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,512/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($41,710/yr), ZIP 78220 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,512/mo in ZIP 78220. The local median household income is $41,710/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78220?

Rent in ZIP 78220 has risen 2.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 78220 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78220 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #405 of 693 at $1,512/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78220 changed +2.9%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.