ZIP 78211 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in San Antonio city, TX (78211)

Median Income

$54,279

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,443

Wealth inflow

Population

30,589

Unemployment

7.7%

4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,443 for ZIP 78211 (San Antonio city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.7%+108% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.8%-70% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

27.3%+134% vs US avg

318

Establishments

5,629

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.0%
Construction17.8%
Manufacturing5.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade10.8%
Transportation, utilities5.6%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management8.5%
Education, health care, social20.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.0%
Other services5.8%
Public administration2.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 78211 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.4%, median income rose 10.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 21.7%.

Median Income

$54,279

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate