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San Antonio, TX — ZIP 78228

Population: 56,165 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78228 (San Antonio, TX) is $169,996 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,100 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,122/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, inland flooding, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,996

Typical home value

-1.7%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$169,996
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-11.3%
5-year appreciation
-4.1%
10-year appreciation
+51.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$201,806
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$199,100
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-6.9%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
93.8%
Active listings
132
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,122/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,099/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,864/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,163/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
BEXAR COUNTY ACADEMY, IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, VALOR EDUCATION
Schools include
BEXAR COUNTY ACADEMY, IDEA INGRAM HILLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY, IDEA INGRAM HILLS ACADEMY, VALOR SAN ANTONIO, CARDENAS CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, inland flooding, tornado, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
149
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Bandera Road Ground Water Plume (3.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
158
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
589
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
182,927
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
152,793

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Lackland Air Force Base (SKF) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lackland Air Force Base (SKF) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,455 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
55.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,351
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
780,620
Average weekly wage
$1,278
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,333

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78228State medianUS median
Typical home value$169,996$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$199,100$285,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,122/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,351$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78228?
$169,996.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78228?
$199,100.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78228?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78228?
Typical rent: $1,122/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78228?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inland flooding, tornado, cold wave, heat wave.
Is ZIP 78228 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78228. 149 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78228?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78228?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78228?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bandera Road Ground Water Plume, 3.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 78228?
17 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78228 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78228?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78228?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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