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Population and households in ZIP 78143
Household size in ZIP 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.04 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 78143 holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. The San Antonio area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.65, 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 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.3 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78143 is young: half of its residents are under 29.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children.
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 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 78143 (24.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
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 78143
Renters in ZIP 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.0% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78143 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.2% have paid off their mortgages, 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 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −20.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78143: 13.7% 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 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78143 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The San Antonio area as a whole looks much the same.
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 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $586 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $950 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,003 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$411 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78143 pays $1,003 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 78143
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 78143 (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 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 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.4% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −19.7 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 78143 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% 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 78143
| Period | ZIP 78143 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 78143 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 78143 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 78143 | 2.83 | 29.3 | 24.8% | 13.0% | 13.7% | 1994 | $1,003 | 26.2% | 70.4% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 78140 | 2.63 | 40.7 | 23.9% | 25.9% | 11.5% | 1986 | $955 | 7.5% | 74.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78160 | 2.93 | 40.3 | 16.7% | 17.1% | 10.0% | 1996 | $955 | 20.8% | 86.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 78116 | 1.83 | 64.3 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 28.5% | 2004 | $957 | 34.9% | 96.1% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 78161 | 3.40 | 37.1 | 33.5% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 1997 | $596 | 16.4% | 93.4% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 78159 | 2.60 | 36.6 | 4.0% | 26.9% | 13.2% | 1980 | $931 | 9.1% | 89.2% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 78677 | 2.65 | 33.9 | 9.2% | 32.7% | 12.5% | 1991 | $1,070 | 13.6% | 75.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78121 | 2.93 | 40.0 | 6.7% | 10.3% | 5.0% | 2002 | $1,336 | 30.8% | 90.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 78114 | 2.92 | 42.7 | 8.8% | 18.0% | 6.5% | 1998 | $1,054 | 23.1% | 88.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 77994 | 2.91 | 42.3 | 14.2% | 14.1% | 36.8% | 1968 | $1,116 | 25.9% | 94.7% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 78101 | 2.89 | 43.8 | 8.6% | 14.2% | 5.7% | 1996 | $1,232 | 26.6% | 85.0% | 3.6% |
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 78143. 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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