ZIP 78251 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in San Antonio city, TX (78251)

Median Income

$78,025

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,910

Wealth inflow

Population

61,683

Unemployment

7.3%

3.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,910 for ZIP 78251 (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

7.3%+97% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.0%-35% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.7%-18% vs US avg

968

Establishments

30,862

Employees

~32 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction5.6%
Manufacturing6.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade11.0%
Transportation, utilities6.5%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.8%
Professional, scientific, management10.9%
Education, health care, social23.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.7%
Other services4.7%
Public administration5.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 78251 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.4%, median income fell 0.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.0%.

Median Income

$78,025

+4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate