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ZIP 78222

Pop. 26,476·Bexar County·232nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,709/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$221
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ZIP 78222 · $1,709
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,390/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,508/yr
At $1,709/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78222 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,476
Median income
$66,362
Median age
36.9
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
23.1%
24.2%
25.4%
13.1%
14.1%
Under 1823.1%
18–3424.2%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.1%
65+14.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
36.7%
66.4%
White36.7%
Black13.7%
Hispanic66.4%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
19.2%
36.7%
26.9%
17.2%
No HS diploma19.2%
HS diploma36.7%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+17.2%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78222 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,407 → $66,362
up 13.6%
Population
23,652 → 26,476
up 11.9%
Renter share
31.6% → 28.5%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 17.2%
+0.6 pts
Median age
35.6 → 36.9
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,407 in 2021 to $66,362 more recently. The population has grown by 11.9% since 2021, moving from about 23,652 residents to roughly 26,476. Renters now make up 28.5% of households, compared with 31.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78222 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,709/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($66,362/yr), ZIP 78222 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78222?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78222 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,709. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78222's median rent of $1,709/mo is $221 (11%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78222 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78222 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #232 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,709/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,709/mo in ZIP 78222. The local median household income is $66,362/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78222?

Rent in ZIP 78222 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78222 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,709/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($66,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78222 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of ZIP 78222 households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78222 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78222 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78222 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,709/mo, it's $344 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78222 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,709/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 78222's median household income ($66,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78222 31%Benchmark 30%
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