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Household size in ZIP 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.75 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.83 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.69 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.42 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78043 are large by national standards, averaging 3.42 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 50 have larger 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 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78043 is young: half of its residents are under 29.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 are younger.
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 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 78043 (21.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 73 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 78043
Renters in ZIP 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 78043 than nationally: 43.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 62.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, 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 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 78043 as nationally: 8.7%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78043 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $880 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,091 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$417 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78043 costs $1,091 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $417 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
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 78043
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 78043 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 78043 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.3% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 58.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 78043 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, mirroring the country. Only 65 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 78043
| Period | ZIP 78043 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 78043: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 78043 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 78043 | 3.42 | 29.6 | 21.7% | 43.3% | 8.7% | 1992 | $1,091 | 13.6% | 65.7% | 7.7% |
| 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 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 78043. 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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