ZIP code 78256
Where is ZIP code 78256?
San Antonio, Texas
Bexar County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78256 belongs to San Antonio, Texas in Bexar County. 78256 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 13,453 people live in the 78256 area, where the median household income is $74,977. The closest ZIP codes are 78257 (San Antonio, 2.4 mi north), 78249 (San Antonio, 3.9 mi south) and 78255 (San Antonio, 5.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78256 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 29.6169, -98.6252 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 782 |
Population and income in 78256
| Population | 13,453 · higher than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,684 · higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.8 years · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $74,977 · higher than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $62,937 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 56% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $579,300 · higher than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,600 a month |
| Housing units | 7,143 |
| Households | 6,038 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 30% / 71% |
| Land area | 7.99 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 78256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78257 | San Antonio, TX | 2.4 mi N | Standard |
| 78249 | San Antonio, TX | 3.9 mi S | Standard |
| 78255 | San Antonio, TX | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78231 | San Antonio, TX | 5.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78248 | San Antonio, TX | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78230 | San Antonio, TX | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78240 | San Antonio, TX | 6.9 mi S | Standard |
| 78023 | Helotes, TX | 7.8 mi W | Standard |
| 78250 | San Antonio, TX | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78258 | San Antonio, TX | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78254 | San Antonio, TX | 8.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 78015 | Boerne, TX | 8.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78256
123 MAIN ST
SAN ANTONIO TX 78256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78256?
- 78256 is a San Antonio, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78256 in?
- ZIP code 78256 is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78256 in?
- 78256 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78256 use area codes 210 and 726.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78256?
- About 13,453 people live in ZIP code 78256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78256?
- The median household income in 78256 is $74,977 a year, higher than 59% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78256 are 78257 (San Antonio, 2.4 miles), 78249 (San Antonio, 3.9 miles), 78255 (San Antonio, 5.2 miles) and 78231 (San Antonio, 5.9 miles).