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Household size in ZIP 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78070 average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the San Antonio area as a whole, where it has 2.84 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.88, 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 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78070 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, 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 42.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 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 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in ZIP 78070, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 63 have a lower 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 78070
Renters in ZIP 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.8% of households in ZIP 78070 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (36.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 39 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 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 78070 than nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The San Antonio area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 0.8 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 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78070 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 78070 has newer homes than at least four in five 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 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,078 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,132 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,384 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$603 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78070 pays $1,384 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $603 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just 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 78070
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.7% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 78070 (41.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78070: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 78070 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas ZIP codes.
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 78070
| Period | ZIP 78070 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78070 runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, 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 78070 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 78070 | 2.57 | 46.9 | 5.5% | 11.8% | 8.1% | 2005 | $1,384 | 41.7% | 95.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78163 | 2.95 | 42.7 | 7.1% | 4.9% | 9.5% | 2008 | $2,206 | 48.6% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 78133 | 2.43 | 48.7 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 13.2% | 1998 | $1,509 | 34.5% | 94.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78004 | 3.15 | 48.2 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 8.5% | 2000 | $1,437 | 41.3% | 99.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78027 | 2.54 | 53.9 | 2.3% | 7.8% | 21.9% | 2002 | $1,134 | 37.2% | 97.1% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 78623 | 2.38 | 57.0 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2008 | $1,815 | 40.4% | 95.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 78132 | 2.81 | 44.2 | 5.5% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 2010 | $1,639 | 53.1% | 96.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 78015 | 3.05 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 4.5% | 2010 | $1,940 | 60.4% | 97.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78006 | 2.77 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 21.9% | 6.2% | 2003 | $1,695 | 51.7% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78074 | 2.65 | 48.8 | 21.7% | 7.1% | 23.5% | 1983 | $1,321 | 41.0% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 78666 | 2.44 | 31.2 | 9.7% | 61.9% | 9.5% | 1997 | $1,367 | 38.7% | 89.7% | 5.0% |
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 78070. 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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