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ZIP 78230

Pop. 41,387·Bexar County·660th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,094/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$871
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ZIP 78230 · $1,094
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$782
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,032
3 BR
$1,322
4 BR+
$1,544
Research median
$1,032/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
$13,128/yr
At $1,094/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78230 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,387
Median income
$73,529
Median age
40
Renters
51%
Age distribution
17.1%
26.4%
26.2%
19.8%
Under 1817.1%
18–3426.4%
35–5426.2%
55–6410.5%
65+19.8%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
47.1%
51.6%
White47.1%
Black5.3%
Hispanic51.6%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
17.1%
26.6%
50.4%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+50.4%
Housing tenure
49%
51%
Owner49%
Renter51%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78230 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$990 → $1,094
up 10.5%
Income
$62,854 → $73,529
up 17.0%
Population
42,892 → 41,387
down 3.5%
Renter share
52% → 51%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
48.6% → 50.4%
+1.8 pts
Median age
38.3 → 40
+1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78230 in San Antonio, TX paid around $990 a month. That figure now sits near $1,094, up 10.5% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $73,529 today, compared with $62,854 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78230 in San Antonio, TX losing about 1,505 residents over the five-year window, down 3.5% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78230 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,094/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,032/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($73,529/yr), ZIP 78230 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78230?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78230 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,094. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78230 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78230's median rent of $1,094/mo is $871 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78230 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78230 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #660 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,094/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,094/mo in ZIP 78230. The local median household income is $73,529/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78230?

Rent in ZIP 78230 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78230 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78230 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,094/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($73,529/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78230 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78230 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51% of ZIP 78230 households are renters, while 49% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78230 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78230 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78230 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,094/mo, it's $288 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78230 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78230 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,094/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 78230's median household income ($73,529/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78230 18%Benchmark 30%
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