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ZIP 78260

Pop. 38,023·Bexar County·321st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,625/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$340
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ZIP 78260 · $1,625
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,620
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$2,140/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,500/yr
At $1,625/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78260 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,023
Median income
$154,590
Median age
38.9
Renters
13.1%
Age distribution
29.4%
14.2%
31.6%
13.7%
Under 1829.4%
18–3414.2%
35–5431.6%
55–6411.1%
65+13.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
33.4%
White57.6%
Black6%
Hispanic33.4%
Asian7.4%
Education (25+)
25.7%
60.1%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+60.1%
Housing tenure
86.9%
13.1%
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78260 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$123,918 → $154,590
up 24.8%
Population
34,038 → 38,023
up 11.7%
Renter share
10.5% → 13.1%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
57.3% → 60.1%
+2.8 pts
Median age
39.9 → 38.9
-1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $123,918 in 2021 to $154,590 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 78260 in San Antonio, TX adding about 3,985 residents over the five-year window, up 11.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 10.5% to 13.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.3% to 60.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78260 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,625/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($154,590/yr), ZIP 78260 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78260?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78260 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,625. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78260 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78260's median rent of $1,625/mo is $340 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78260 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78260 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #321 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,625/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78260?

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 $1,625/mo in ZIP 78260. The local median household income is $154,590/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78260?

Rent in ZIP 78260 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78260 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78260 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,625/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($154,590/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78260 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78260 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.1% of ZIP 78260 households are renters, while 86.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78260 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78260 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78260 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,625/mo, it's $243 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78260 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78260 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,625/mo, rent takes ~13% of ZIP 78260's median household income ($154,590/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78260 13%Benchmark 30%
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