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ZIP 78252

Pop. 21,790·Bexar County·186th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,798/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$167
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ZIP 78252 · $1,798
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$1,920/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
$21,576/yr
At $1,798/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78252 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,790
Median income
$85,518
Median age
31.2
Renters
14%
Age distribution
28.4%
28.8%
30%
Under 1828.4%
18–3428.8%
35–5430%
55–646.8%
65+6%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
36.1%
72.7%
White36.1%
Black6.5%
Hispanic72.7%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
16.1%
31.1%
33%
19.8%
No HS diploma16.1%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
86%
14%
Owner86%
Renter14%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78252 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,028 → $85,518
up 20.4%
Population
14,832 → 21,790
up 46.9%
Renter share
15.5% → 14%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 19.8%
+1.6 pts
Median age
32.9 → 31.2
-1.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $71,028 to $85,518 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.4% shift. The population has grown by 46.9% since 2021, moving from about 14,832 residents to roughly 21,790. Renters now make up 14% of households, compared with 15.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78252 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,798/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($85,518/yr), ZIP 78252 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78252?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78252 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,798. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78252 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78252's median rent of $1,798/mo is $167 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78252 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78252 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #186 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,798/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78252?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,798/mo in ZIP 78252. The local median household income is $85,518/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78252?

Rent in ZIP 78252 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78252 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78252 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,798/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($85,518/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78252 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78252 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14% of ZIP 78252 households are renters, while 86% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78252 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78252 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78252 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,798/mo, it's $416 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78252 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78252 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,798/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 78252's median household income ($85,518/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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