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ZIP 78225

Pop. 13,104·Bexar County·544th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,320/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$645
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 78225 · $1,320
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,700
Research median
$1,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,840/yr
At $1,320/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78225 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,104
Median income
$46,955
Median age
38.5
Renters
35.2%
Age distribution
24.4%
19.5%
26.9%
13.3%
15.9%
Under 1824.4%
18–3419.5%
35–5426.9%
55–6413.3%
65+15.9%
Gender
44%
56%
Male44%
Female56%
Race & ethnicity
26.9%
87.9%
White26.9%
Black4.9%
Hispanic87.9%
Education (25+)
21.2%
37.8%
27.3%
13.6%
No HS diploma21.2%
HS diploma37.8%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
64.8%
35.2%
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78225 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,205 → $46,955
up 19.8%
Population
14,115 → 13,104
down 7.2%
Renter share
32% → 35.2%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
11.1% → 13.6%
+2.5 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.5
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78225 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $46,955, up from $39,205 in 2021. The population has contracted by 7.2% since 2021, moving from about 14,115 residents to roughly 13,104. Renters now make up 35.2% of households, compared with 32% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 13.6% of adults here, versus 11.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 78225 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,320/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($46,955/yr), ZIP 78225 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78225?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78225 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,320. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78225's median rent of $1,320/mo is $645 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78225 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78225 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #544 out of 687 ZIPs at $1,320/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,320/mo in ZIP 78225. The local median household income is $46,955/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78225?

Rent in ZIP 78225 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 78225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78225 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,320/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($46,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78225 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.2% of ZIP 78225 households are renters, while 64.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78225 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78225 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78225 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,320/mo, it's $62 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78225 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,320/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 78225's median household income ($46,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78225 34%Benchmark 30%
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