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ZIP 78255

Pop. 17,379·Bexar County·154th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,854/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$111
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78255 · $1,854
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,890/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
$22,248/yr
At $1,854/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.5% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78255 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,379
Median income
$157,428
Median age
40.6
Renters
15.2%
Age distribution
26%
17.6%
30.6%
12.5%
13.3%
Under 1826%
18–3417.6%
35–5430.6%
55–6412.5%
65+13.3%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
58.5%
36.3%
White58.5%
Black2.3%
Hispanic36.3%
Asian10.9%
Education (25+)
24.3%
63.2%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma8%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+63.2%
Housing tenure
84.8%
15.2%
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78255 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$134,941 → $157,428
up 16.7%
Population
17,545 → 17,379
down 0.9%
Renter share
14.7% → 15.2%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 63.2%
+5.5 pts
Median age
39.8 → 40.6
+0.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $134,941 to $157,428 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% shift. College-educated residents now make up 63.2% of adults here, versus 57.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78255 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,854/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($157,428/yr), ZIP 78255 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78255?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78255 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,854. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78255 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78255's median rent of $1,854/mo is $111 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78255 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78255 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #154 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,854/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78255?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,854/mo in ZIP 78255. The local median household income is $157,428/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78255?

Rent in ZIP 78255 has decreased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78255 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78255 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,854/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($157,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78255 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78255 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.2% of ZIP 78255 households are renters, while 84.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78255 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78255 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78255 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,854/mo, it's $472 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78255 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78255 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,854/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 78255's median household income ($157,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78255 14%Benchmark 30%
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