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Population and households in ZIP 78028
Household size in ZIP 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78028 is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.33, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 81 have smaller households.
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 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78028 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 30 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in ZIP 78028, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 78028 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 78028
Renters in ZIP 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in ZIP 78028 rent their homes (32.2%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Texas as a whole (37.4%). Nearly six in ten owners (56.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 78028 as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 78028 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, 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 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $807 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $852 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $985 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,252 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$446 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78028 costs $1,252 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $446 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
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 78028
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 78028 as nationally: 32.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.7 points, 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 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 78028 is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 78028
| Period | ZIP 78028 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78028 runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 78028 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 78028 | 2.23 | 48.4 | 7.8% | 32.2% | 10.0% | 1986 | $1,252 | 32.8% | 91.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78025 | 2.43 | 50.2 | 5.2% | 21.7% | 16.6% | 1988 | $1,311 | 25.4% | 88.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 78010 | 2.74 | 46.2 | 14.1% | 26.4% | 22.6% | 1995 | $748 | 28.2% | 80.2% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 78013 | 2.41 | 48.6 | 9.3% | 13.4% | 18.1% | 1991 | $1,034 | 35.4% | 89.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 78024 | 2.26 | 58.6 | 4.2% | 17.4% | 21.7% | 1995 | $1,345 | 39.5% | 94.8% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 78058 | 1.99 | 63.9 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 25.4% | 2002 | $1,600 | 32.1% | 99.1% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 78074 | 2.65 | 48.8 | 21.7% | 7.1% | 23.5% | 1983 | $1,321 | 41.0% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 78027 | 2.54 | 53.9 | 2.3% | 7.8% | 21.9% | 2002 | $1,134 | 37.2% | 97.1% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 78606 | 2.37 | 51.0 | 4.7% | 23.3% | 15.4% | 2000 | $990 | 37.8% | 90.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78623 | 2.38 | 57.0 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2008 | $1,815 | 40.4% | 95.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 78676 | 2.32 | 50.3 | 4.5% | 22.1% | 8.0% | 2001 | $1,529 | 49.2% | 93.6% | 9.7% |
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 78028. 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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