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ZIP 78239

Pop. 28,609·Bexar County·336th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,617/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$348
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ZIP 78239 · $1,617
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,500/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
$19,404/yr
At $1,617/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78239 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,609
Median income
$70,098
Median age
35.1
Renters
26.2%
Age distribution
25.2%
24.7%
20.9%
17.5%
Under 1825.2%
18–3424.7%
35–5420.9%
55–6411.7%
65+17.5%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.4%
15.8%
47.9%
White45.4%
Black15.8%
Hispanic47.9%
Asian4.8%
Education (25+)
30.4%
31.5%
27.8%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
73.8%
26.2%
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78239 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,161 → $1,617
up 39.3%
Income
$64,398 → $70,098
up 8.9%
Population
30,482 → 28,609
down 6.1%
Renter share
28.1% → 26.2%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 27.8%
+2.1 pts
Median age
36.6 → 35.1
-1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78239 in San Antonio, TX has climbed 39.3% since 2021, going from about $1,161 per month to roughly $1,617 today. Census figures show median household income at $70,098 today, compared with $64,398 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 30.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,482 to 28,609 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. About 26.2% of households rent today, against 28.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.7% to 27.8%. 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 78239 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,617/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,098/yr), ZIP 78239 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78239?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78239 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,617. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78239 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78239's median rent of $1,617/mo is $348 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78239 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78239 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #336 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,617/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78239?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,617/mo in ZIP 78239. The local median household income is $70,098/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78239?

Rent in ZIP 78239 has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78239 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78239 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,617/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78239 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78239 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.2% of ZIP 78239 households are renters, while 73.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78239 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78239 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78239 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,617/mo, it's $235 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78239 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78239 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,617/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 78239's median household income ($70,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78239 28%Benchmark 30%
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