Jefferson, San Antonio
Bathroom remodels in Jefferson
A walk-in shower, a tub conversion or the whole room, anywhere in Jefferson and the Deco District. An independent local remodeler calls you back and puts an itemized price in writing before any work starts.
- Median year built
- 1952
- Built before 1980
- 87%
- Residents 65+
- 17%
- Repair permits, 12 mo
- 184
About Jefferson
Jefferson, Woodlawn Lake and the Deco District along Fredericksburg Road make up much of ZIP 78201, northwest of downtown. 87% of its 18,416 homes were built before 1980 and the median home dates to 1952 (Census ACS). 17% of residents are 65 or older. The ZIP logged 1,201 residential repair permits since 2021, 184 in the last 12 months, and the city flagged 169 of them as historic district work. A 1950s bathroom here often has a cast iron tub and a small window over it, and keeping both is usually cheaper than moving either.
Sources: Census ACS 2020-2024 ZIP estimates, City of San Antonio Open Data building permits.
Bathrooms in Jefferson
This is one of the older parts of the metro: 63% of homes were built before 1960 and 87% before 1980. A bathroom that old can hide a cast iron drain, galvanized supply pipe and tile set in a thick mortar bed, and every one of those changes the price once the wall is open. Ask the remodeler to price what they find behind the tile as a line item.
City of San Antonio records show 1,201 residential repair permits in ZIP code 78201 since 2021, 184 of them in the last 12 months, and 12 permits name a bath or shower in the project. Parts of some ZIP codes sit outside city limits and permit elsewhere, so treat the count as the city's share.
The ZIP code 78201 hold about 18,416 housing units according to the Census ACS 2020-2024.
Jefferson ZIP codes
| ZIP | Area | Homes | Median year built | Age 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78201 | Jefferson, Deco District | 18,416 | 1952 | 17% |
Census ACS 2020-2024. Compare all 56 city ZIPs and the permit record.
Average residential repair permits per month, San Antonio
Bathroom services in Jefferson
How it works
- Tell us what you want changed. Use the form or call. A photo of the room helps.
- A local remodeler calls you back. They set a time to see the bathroom and measure it. Ask the pro whether the estimate visit is free.
- You get an itemized price in writing before work starts. Compare it with another quote. You decide.
Questions
Do you cover all of Jefferson?
Yes, including ZIP 78201. The remodeler who calls you back will confirm your address is in their service area.
Is the estimate visit free?
Many remodelers measure and price a bathroom at no charge, but practices differ. Ask the pro when you book, and ask for the price itemized in writing either way.
Will my remodel need a permit?
Usually yes when plumbing or wiring changes. The city's No Permit Required list includes cabinets and countertops. Flooring and tiling are on it too, as are painting and drywall repair. Moving a fixture or adding a circuit needs a permit pulled by a licensed trade.
Nearby: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, King William, Highland Park, Medical Center, Stone Oak, Northwest Side, Helotes, Schertz, Boerne and San Antonio.