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Population and households in ZIP 78117
Household size in ZIP 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.59 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, ZIP 78117 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has climbed from 2.04 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78117 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 78117: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% 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 78117
Renters in ZIP 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78117 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (70.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78117: 21.3% 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 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +25 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78117 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $393 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $720 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $954 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $913 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$520 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78117 runs $913 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 20.6% 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 78117
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 78117 than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 78117 is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%.
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 78117
| Period | ZIP 78117 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78117 runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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 78117 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 78117 | 2.63 | 44.2 | 3.8% | 16.9% | 21.3% | 1997 | $913 | 27.6% | 93.0% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 78144 | 1.83 | 64.3 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 28.5% | 2004 | $957 | 34.9% | 96.1% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 78118 | 2.62 | 33.6 | 21.0% | 26.4% | 22.4% | 1979 | $769 | 14.6% | 81.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 78113 | 2.66 | 42.5 | 7.3% | 20.0% | 10.8% | 1995 | $1,033 | 22.9% | 93.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 78147 | 2.65 | 40.1 | 10.4% | 34.5% | 10.7% | 1986 | $1,053 | 16.9% | 88.1% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 78151 | 2.31 | 25.8 | 36.5% | 45.9% | 12.8% | 1992 | $957 | 26.1% | 85.6% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 78141 | 2.13 | 50.3 | 5.1% | 14.6% | 32.3% | 1974 | $791 | 12.1% | 92.7% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 78164 | 2.36 | 47.0 | 6.0% | 13.3% | 29.2% | 1972 | $782 | 16.3% | 84.1% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78064 | 3.14 | 34.0 | 14.1% | 31.4% | 11.8% | 1984 | $1,125 | 18.1% | 81.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 78050 | 3.33 | 36.1 | 11.3% | 14.0% | 15.3% | 1986 | $1,210 | 16.1% | 84.4% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 78026 | 2.80 | 36.8 | 7.4% | 28.3% | 13.4% | 1987 | $1,103 | 22.7% | 85.1% | 4.6% |
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 78117. 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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