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Population and households in ZIP 78009
Household size in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.17 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78009 is a place of big households: 3.17 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.95, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78009 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in ZIP 78009, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 78009
Renters in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.6% of households in ZIP 78009 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 50 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.2% of the housing in ZIP 78009, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78009 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $886 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $872 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,065 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,232 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$346 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78009 costs $1,232 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $346 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 78009
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 78009 (32.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 78009 is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 78009
| Period | ZIP 78009 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78009 has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 78009 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78009 | 3.17 | 41.8 | 8.4% | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2000 | $1,232 | 32.3% | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 78039 | 2.67 | 41.6 | 9.4% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 1998 | $1,345 | 22.7% | 90.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 78066 | 2.57 | 47.6 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 11.8% | 2003 | $1,313 | 42.6% | 96.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 78002 | 3.49 | 34.0 | 20.0% | 18.6% | 11.4% | 1996 | $1,328 | 13.5% | 80.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78052 | 3.31 | 37.8 | 10.2% | 15.3% | 13.4% | 1995 | $1,215 | 17.2% | 87.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78253 | 3.05 | 33.3 | 13.2% | 21.9% | 7.9% | 2013 | $1,714 | 44.2% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78252 | 3.11 | 30.1 | 26.0% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 2017 | $1,677 | 19.6% | 83.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 78245 | 3.07 | 32.5 | 16.0% | 30.1% | 5.0% | 2007 | $1,582 | 25.9% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78861 | 2.82 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 24.9% | 11.7% | 1986 | $1,419 | 17.6% | 86.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 78251 | 2.73 | 32.9 | 12.5% | 50.1% | 5.6% | 2002 | $1,564 | 33.0% | 92.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 78227 | 3.16 | 34.2 | 20.5% | 41.2% | 11.1% | 1978 | $1,250 | 11.3% | 78.2% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 78009. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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