78253 — San Antonio, TX Home Values
Typical home value $324,046 as of June 2026 · 41st of 105 in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 78253, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 78253 compares in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
ZIP code 78253 (San Antonio, TX) has a typical home value of $324,046 as of June 2026, ranking 41st of 105 ZIP codes tracked in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area, more expensive than about 62% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -2.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +9.9%, from $294,775 in June 2021 to $324,046 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.2× the annual rent ($1,573/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in San Antonio.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 78253 has a population of 67,578, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 49% Hispanic or Latino, 31.4% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian, 4.4% two or more races, 0.5% another race, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| COLE EL | 13185 TILLMAN RIDGE, SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2.2 mi |
| BOLDT EL | 310 HOLLIMON PKWY, SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2.5 mi |
| REED EL | 7433 SAWMILL GLADE, SAN ANTONIO, TX | 2.8 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78253?
$324,046 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 78253 an expensive ZIP code in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area?
78253 ranks 41st of 105 ZIP codes in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 62% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 78253 changed over the past year?
-2.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 78253?
The typical home price is 17.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,573/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 78253?
67,578, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 78253?
COLE EL (2.2 mi), BOLDT EL (2.5 mi), REED EL (2.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 78253?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.