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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78208

Bexar County · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Typical home value

$180,479[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.5%
5-year / yr
-0.9%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-36.5%
vs metro
-36.8%
vs state
-31.0%
ZIP 78208 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78208 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78208 is worth $180,479 — 36.8% below the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,597 a month — a 10.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,597[2]
Gross yield
10.6%[2]
Cap rate
6.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,848[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bexar County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
3,861[3]
Median household income
$26,595[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bexar County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+2,764[5]
Moved in
46,275
Moved out
43,511

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
4
  • PERSHING EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SAN ANTONIO ISD

    273 students

  • NORTH EAST J J A E P

    High · Grades 6–12 · NORTH EAST ISD

    19 students

  • JJA

    High · Grades 6–12 · SAN ANTONIO ISD

    11 students

  • BEXAR CO J J A E P

    High · Grades 8–12 · EAST CENTRAL ISD

    5 students

  • JJAEP

    High · Grades 9–12 · COMAL ISD

    4 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield10.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.4%
Annual rent$19,169

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$913
Loan principal$144,383
Down payment$36,096
Total interest paid$184,152

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$1,216
Monthly rent$1,597

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
16th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78208?
The typical home in 78208 is worth $180,479, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78208?
Home values in 78208 are down 0.5% over the past year, and down 0.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78208?
A typical home in 78208 rents for about $1,597 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 78208?
The effective property tax rate in 78208 is 1.0% — roughly $1,848 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78208?
ZIP code 78208 has a population of 3,861 and a median household income of $26,595.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $180,946
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $174,925
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $186,084
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $173,185
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $172,338
    Gross yield
    9.9%
  • San Antonio, TX

    Typical home
    $192,948
    Gross yield
    6.9%

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