ZIP code 78238
Where is ZIP code 78238?
San Antonio, Texas
Bexar County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78238 belongs to San Antonio, Texas in Bexar County. 78238 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 210 and 726. About 26,032 people live in the 78238 area, where the median household income is $57,769. The closest ZIP codes are 78251 (San Antonio, 2.4 mi west), 78228 (San Antonio, 2.9 mi east) and 78227 (San Antonio, 3.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78238 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Antonio |
| Also accepted | Leon Valley |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 210, 726 |
| Coordinates | 29.451, -98.6169 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 782 |
Population and income in 78238
| Population | 26,032 · higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,563 · higher than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.1 years · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $57,769 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,363 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $209,700 · higher than 50% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,232 a month |
| Housing units | 11,686 |
| Households | 10,384 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 45% / 55% |
| Land area | 10.16 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78238. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78238
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78251 | San Antonio, TX | 2.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78228 | San Antonio, TX | 2.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78227 | San Antonio, TX | 3.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 78237 | San Antonio, TX | 3.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78229 | San Antonio, TX | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 4.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78250 | San Antonio, TX | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 78245 | San Antonio, TX | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 78201 | San Antonio, TX | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78236 | Jbsa Lackland, TX | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 78226 | San Antonio, TX | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78207 | San Antonio, TX | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78238 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78238
123 MAIN ST
SAN ANTONIO TX 78238
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LEON VALLEY as the city name for 78238. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78238-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in San Antonio, TX
- 78201
- 78202
- 78203
- 78204
- 78205
- 78206
- 78207
- 78208
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78215
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78224
- 78225
- 78226
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
- 78235
- 78237
- 78239
- 78240
- 78241
- 78242
- 78243
- 78244
- 78245
- 78246
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78252
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 78256
- 78257
- 78258
- 78259
- 78260
- 78261
- 78263
- 78264
- 78265
- 78266
- 78268
- 78269
- 78270
- 78278
- 78279
- 78280
- 78283
- 78284
- 78285
- 78288
- 78289
- 78291
- 78292
- 78293
- 78294
- 78295
- 78296
- 78297
- 78298
- 78299
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78238?
- 78238 is a San Antonio, Texas ZIP code. Leon Valley is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78238 in?
- ZIP code 78238 is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78238 in?
- 78238 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78238?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78238 use area codes 210 and 726.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78238?
- About 26,032 people live in ZIP code 78238, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78238?
- The median household income in 78238 is $57,769 a year, lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78238?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78238 are 78251 (San Antonio, 2.4 miles), 78228 (San Antonio, 2.9 miles), 78227 (San Antonio, 3.7 miles) and 78237 (San Antonio, 3.8 miles).