What to Know About San Antonio’s 78244 Before You Look

If you are looking at 5802 Kendall Pr, the ZIP is as important as the house. This article covers what the 78244 corridor actually is: a family-friendly stretch of San Antonio's Northeast Side, where the commutes, schools, and daily stops are all within reach without the downtown price tag.

Where exactly is 78244?

The 78244 ZIP sits near the northeastern edge of San Antonio in Bexar County, overlapping the municipal boundaries of Converse and Kirby. Most of the ZIP falls in the Converse and northeast San Antonio area, and it is home to a population of roughly 35,800 residents. Named communities inside the ZIP include Candlewood Park, Woodlake, Brentfield, Congressional, Ventura, and Sunrise, which gives you a sense of the scale: this is a collection of established neighborhoods, not one subdivision.

How are the commutes?

For a Northeast Side address, the drive times are the headline. Downtown San Antonio is roughly 13 to 15 miles by road, about a 20- to 30-minute drive depending on traffic. San Antonio International Airport is roughly 11 miles from the Converse side of the ZIP, about 19 minutes by car. That combination, plus quick access to the areas around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and Fort Sam Houston, is a big reason the corridor attracts military families, airport commuters, and people who work downtown a few days a week rather than every day.

Which school district serves the area?

Most of the 78244 corridor is served by the Judson Independent School District. Elementary campuses in and around the ZIP include Candlewood Elementary, which operates as a STEM Academy, Spring Meadows Elementary, Escondido Elementary, and Woodlake Elementary, with Karen Wagner High School as a nearby high school option. School attendance boundaries can change from year to year, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address with the district before relying on it.

What does the market here look like?

ZIP-level data reports median home values in the 78244 around $216,000, which positions it as a middle-ground entry point on the Northeast Side. You trade a little distance from downtown for more house per dollar, bigger yards, and the quieter street feel of a built-out family neighborhood.

The bottom line

The 78244 corridor works best for buyers who want a settled neighborhood, short drives to the airport and bases, and an easy trip into the city when they need it. For a deeper look at the specific streets, schools, and local spots near 5802 Kendall Pr, read the neighborhood guide, or book a tour and drive the loop yourself.