ZIP code 78261
Where is ZIP code 78261?
San Antonio, Texas
Bexar County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78261 belongs to San Antonio, Texas in Bexar County. 78261 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, 726 and 830. About 26,657 people live in the 78261 area, where the median household income is $147,727. The closest ZIP codes are 78260 (San Antonio, 3.4 mi west), 78259 (San Antonio, 5.5 mi south) and 78163 (Bulverde, 5.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78261 |
|---|---|
| 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, 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.7055, -98.4191 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 782 |
Population and income in 78261
| Population | 26,657 · higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 915 · higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.4 years · lower than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $147,727 · higher than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $57,278 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 60% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $430,200 · higher than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,799 a month |
| Housing units | 9,483 |
| Households | 9,098 (2.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 29.13 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78261. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78260 | San Antonio, TX | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78259 | San Antonio, TX | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 78163 | Bulverde, TX | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 78258 | San Antonio, TX | 5.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 78266 | San Antonio, TX | 7 mi SE | Standard |
| 78247 | San Antonio, TX | 8.3 mi S | Standard |
| 78232 | San Antonio, TX | 8.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 78248 | San Antonio, TX | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 78233 | San Antonio, TX | 10.8 mi S | Standard |
| 78217 | San Antonio, TX | 11.5 mi S | Standard |
| 78231 | San Antonio, TX | 11.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 78154 | Schertz, TX | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78261 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78261
123 MAIN ST
SAN ANTONIO TX 78261
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78261-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78261?
- 78261 is a San Antonio, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78261 in?
- ZIP code 78261 is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78261 in?
- 78261 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78261?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78261 use area codes 210, 726 and 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78261?
- About 26,657 people live in ZIP code 78261, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78261?
- The median household income in 78261 is $147,727 a year, higher than 97% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78261?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78261 are 78260 (San Antonio, 3.4 miles), 78259 (San Antonio, 5.5 miles), 78163 (Bulverde, 5.6 miles) and 78258 (San Antonio, 5.8 miles).