ZIP code 78242
Where is ZIP code 78242?
San Antonio, Texas
Bexar County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78242 belongs to San Antonio, Texas in Bexar County. 78242 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 36,168 people live in the 78242 area, where the median household income is $50,644. The closest ZIP codes are 78236 (Jbsa Lackland, 2 mi northwest), 78252 (San Antonio, 2.2 mi west) and 78211 (San Antonio, 2.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bexar County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 210, 726 |
| Coordinates | 29.3509, -98.6109 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 782 |
Population and income in 78242
| Population | 36,168 · higher than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,570 · higher than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.7 years · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $50,644 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,020 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $148,200 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,270 a month |
| Housing units | 11,436 |
| Households | 10,703 (3.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 54% / 46% |
| Land area | 7.92 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78236 | Jbsa Lackland, TX | 2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78252 | San Antonio, TX | 2.2 mi W | Standard |
| 78211 | San Antonio, TX | 2.8 mi E | Standard |
| 78227 | San Antonio, TX | 4.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78224 | San Antonio, TX | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 78226 | San Antonio, TX | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 78054 | Macdona, TX | 5.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78237 | San Antonio, TX | 5.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 78225 | San Antonio, TX | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 78073 | Von Ormy, TX | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 78221 | San Antonio, TX | 6.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78245 | San Antonio, TX | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78242
123 MAIN ST
SAN ANTONIO TX 78242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in San Antonio, TX
- 78201
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- 78215
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- 78221
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- 78224
- 78225
- 78226
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
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- 78238
- 78239
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- 78241
- 78243
- 78244
- 78245
- 78246
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78252
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
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- 78257
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- 78259
- 78260
- 78261
- 78263
- 78264
- 78265
- 78266
- 78268
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- 78278
- 78279
- 78280
- 78283
- 78284
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- 78288
- 78289
- 78291
- 78292
- 78293
- 78294
- 78295
- 78296
- 78297
- 78298
- 78299
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78242?
- 78242 is a San Antonio, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78242 in?
- ZIP code 78242 is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78242 in?
- 78242 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78242 use area codes 210 and 726.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78242?
- About 36,168 people live in ZIP code 78242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78242?
- The median household income in 78242 is $50,644 a year, lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78242 are 78236 (Jbsa Lackland, 2 miles), 78252 (San Antonio, 2.2 miles), 78211 (San Antonio, 2.8 miles) and 78227 (San Antonio, 4.1 miles).