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ZIP 78247

Pop. 51,933·Bexar County·435th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,487/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$478
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ZIP 78247 · $1,487
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,640/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
$17,844/yr
At $1,487/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78247 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,933
Median income
$91,013
Median age
37.8
Renters
22.9%
Age distribution
22.6%
22.6%
28.8%
15.2%
Under 1822.6%
18–3422.6%
35–5428.8%
55–6410.8%
65+15.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
53.7%
43.6%
White53.7%
Black6.4%
Hispanic43.6%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
18.7%
35.5%
39.5%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
77.1%
22.9%
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78247 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,302 → $1,487
up 14.2%
Income
$79,177 → $91,013
up 14.9%
Population
50,588 → 51,933
up 2.7%
Renter share
23.6% → 22.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 39.5%
+3.6 pts
Median age
36.6 → 37.8
+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78247 in San Antonio, TX paid around $1,302 a month. That figure now sits near $1,487, up 14.2% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,177 in 2021 to $91,013 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 78247 in San Antonio, TX adding about 1,345 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.9% to 39.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78247 in San Antonio, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78247 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,487/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($91,013/yr), ZIP 78247 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78247?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78247 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,487. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78247 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78247's median rent of $1,487/mo is $478 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78247 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78247 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #435 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,487/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78247?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,487/mo in ZIP 78247. The local median household income is $91,013/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78247?

Rent in ZIP 78247 has decreased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78247 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78247 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,487/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($91,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78247 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78247 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of ZIP 78247 households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78247 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78247 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78247 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,487/mo, it's $105 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78247 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78247 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,487/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 78247's median household income ($91,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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