ZIP Code 78256: San Antonio, TX
ZIP code 78256 is assigned to San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas. Its reference point is at latitude 29.6169 and longitude -98.6252 (29°37'00.8"N 98°37'30.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 78256
San Antonio has 89 ZIP codes in our directory, and Bexar County has 100.
Texas has 2,742 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 78257 in San Antonio, about 2.4 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 78256 |
|---|---|
| Place | San Antonio |
| County | Bexar County |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 29.6169 |
| Longitude | -98.6252 |
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Map of ZIP Code 78256
Map centred on 29.6169, -98.6252. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of San Antonio, Texas
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San Antonio Travel Guide: 24 Hours Exploring the River Walk, Missions, Alamo & More — by Through My Lens · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 78256
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 78256, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 78256, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Helotes – 7.8 mi west
- Boerne – 14 mi north
- Bulverde – 15 mi northeast
- Mico – 16 mi west
- Universal City – 17 mi southeast
- Rio Medina – 18 mi southwest
- Converse – 19 mi east
- Bergheim – 20 mi north
- Pipe Creek – 20 mi west
- Schertz – 21 mi east
- Macdona – 21 mi south
- Kendalia – 23 mi north
Schools Near San Antonio
If you are moving to ZIP code 78256, check with the education authority that serves San Antonio, Bexar County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Helotes, Boerne and Bulverde widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around San Antonio, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Texas area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving San Antonio can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Helotes, Boerne and Bulverde.
Shopping and Dining in San Antonio
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 78256, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near San Antonio, Texas can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Bexar County along with the name San Antonio.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 78256, Helotes lies about 7.8 mi to the west, Boerne lies about 8.3 mi to the north, Bulverde lies about 15 mi to the northeast, Mico lies about 16 mi to the west and Universal City lies about 17 mi to the southeast in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near San Antonio show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 78256
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Lighthouse in Woodlawn Lake - panoramio”): KenB, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Fort Sam Quadrangle Clock Tower”): Travis K. Witt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“BlueStar3”): HDRDON, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Wild bird hunting right next to tourists on the Riverwalk - panoramio”): Todd Dwyer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Greetings from San Antonio, Texas - Large Letter Postcard (5727996371)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “San Antonio Travel Guide: 24 Hours Exploring the River Walk, Missions, Alamo & More” by Through My Lens, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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