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ZIP 78227

Pop. 44,035·Bexar County·427th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,500/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.6%
Month-over-Month
+9.2%
vs US Median
-$462
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ZIP 78227 · $1,500
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,220/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,000/yr
At $1,500/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.6% YoY, +9.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78227 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,035
Median income
$51,519
Median age
34.1
Renters
41%
Age distribution
28.2%
22.8%
25.8%
12.4%
Under 1828.2%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.8%
55–6410.8%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
29.5%
82.5%
White29.5%
Black5.2%
Hispanic82.5%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
22.2%
38.8%
28.4%
No HS diploma22.2%
HS diploma38.8%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+10.6%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78227 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,083 → $51,519
up 22.4%
Population
46,350 → 44,035
down 5.0%
Renter share
43.1% → 41%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
9.4% → 10.6%
+1.2 pts
Median age
32.5 → 34.1
+1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78227 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $51,519, up from $42,083 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,350 to 44,035 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 41% of households rent today, against 43.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 78227 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,500/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($51,519/yr), ZIP 78227 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78227?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78227 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,500. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78227's median rent of $1,500/mo is $462 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 78227 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78227 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #427 out of 695 ZIPs at $1,500/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,500/mo in ZIP 78227. The local median household income is $51,519/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78227?

Rent in ZIP 78227 has increased 7.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78227 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,500/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($51,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78227 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 78227 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78227 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78227 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,500/mo, it's $110 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,390/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78227 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,500/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 78227's median household income ($51,519/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78227 35%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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