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ZIP 78224

Pop. 22,232·Bexar County·569th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,295/mo
Year-over-Year
-23.5%
Month-over-Month
-9.4%
vs US Median
-$670
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ZIP 78224 · $1,295
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,260/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
$15,540/yr
At $1,295/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 23.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-23.5% YoY, -9.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78224 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,232
Median income
$59,891
Median age
29.4
Renters
42.3%
Age distribution
27.7%
27.6%
24.6%
Under 1827.7%
18–3427.6%
35–5424.6%
55–648.7%
65+11.3%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
41.7%
88.7%
White41.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic88.7%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
21%
37.3%
31.3%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma37.3%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+10.4%
Housing tenure
57.7%
42.3%
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78224 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,242 → $59,891
up 19.2%
Population
20,306 → 22,232
up 9.5%
Renter share
45% → 42.3%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
12.7% → 10.4%
-2.3 pts
Median age
30 → 29.4
-0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,242 in 2021 to $59,891 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 78224 in San Antonio, TX adding about 1,926 residents over the five-year window, up 9.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 45% to 42.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 12.7% to 10.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78224 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,295/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($59,891/yr), ZIP 78224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 23.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78224?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78224 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,295. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78224's median rent of $1,295/mo is $670 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78224 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78224 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #569 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,295/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,295/mo in ZIP 78224. The local median household income is $59,891/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78224?

Rent in ZIP 78224 has decreased 23.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78224 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,295/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($59,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78224 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.3% of ZIP 78224 households are renters, while 57.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78224 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78224 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,295/mo, it's $87 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78224 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,295/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 78224's median household income ($59,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78224 26%Benchmark 30%
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