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Population and households in ZIP 78040
Household size in ZIP 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.44 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.52 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.57 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78040 are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.44, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.7, ZIP 78040 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.2, mirroring the country. ZIP 78040 is younger than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 78040 (21.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 75 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 78040
Renters in ZIP 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 78040: 62.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 77.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 87 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78040: 14.0% of homes are empty, 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.
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 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 78040 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 78040 has older homes than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $586 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $635 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $706 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $880 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78040 costs $880 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $294 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the southwest.
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 78040
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 78040 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 44 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 51.3% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than four in ten adults in ZIP 78040 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 54.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, mirroring the country. Only nine of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 78040
| Period | ZIP 78040 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 78040 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Texas overall (5.3%). Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 78040 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 78040 | 3.08 | 32.7 | 21.6% | 62.1% | 14.0% | 1970 | $880 | 9.5% | 54.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78041 | 2.93 | 34.5 | 20.0% | 46.2% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,021 | 29.9% | 77.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 78043 | 3.42 | 29.6 | 21.7% | 43.3% | 8.7% | 1992 | $1,091 | 13.6% | 65.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 78046 | 3.89 | 26.1 | 27.4% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 2001 | $1,151 | 13.4% | 65.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 78045 | 3.29 | 34.3 | 10.1% | 21.0% | 5.8% | 2004 | $1,521 | 37.0% | 84.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 78044 | 2.15 | 48.3 | 6.9% | 0.1% | 41.3% | 2001 | $1,027 | 12.5% | 67.6% | 0.7% |
| ZIP 78369 | 3.02 | 41.1 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 45.2% | 1988 | $1,272 | 9.6% | 85.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 78371 | 2.12 | 54.8 | 7.1% | 10.9% | 28.8% | 1971 | $1,027 | 17.3% | 88.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 78344 | 2.13 | 54.9 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 29.2% | 1972 | $1,031 | 17.1% | 88.0% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 78376 | 2.50 | 70.3 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 71.1% | 1986 | $863 | 6.8% | 52.7% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 78341 | 3.42 | 42.2 | 6.9% | 43.7% | 32.5% | 1974 | $867 | 10.0% | 77.2% | 0.1% |
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 78040. 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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