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Population and households in ZIP 78209
Household size in ZIP 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78209 is a place of small households, averaging 2.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.27 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 77 have smaller 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 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 78209 are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider San Antonio area, where the median age is 36.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 42.0, even as the national median rose.
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 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in ZIP 78209, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 78209
Renters in ZIP 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 78209 than nationally: 48.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.5 points since 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 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78209: 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 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78209 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 69 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,021 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,314 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,532 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$511 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78209 runs $1,532 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $511 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 78209
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.5% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.8% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.7% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 78209: 61.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 89 have a higher 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 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78209: 96.3% 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 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 101 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 78209
| Period | ZIP 78209 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78209 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 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 78209 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 78209 | 2.21 | 40.7 | 8.5% | 48.2% | 14.0% | 1967 | $1,532 | 61.7% | 96.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 78234 | 3.68 | 21.2 | 10.3% | 100.0% | 11.8% | 1971 | $2,223 | 51.2% | 98.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78212 | 2.15 | 39.7 | 8.3% | 53.9% | 15.6% | 1951 | $1,184 | 45.5% | 87.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78208 | 2.15 | 34.8 | 17.1% | 72.8% | 19.4% | 1985 | $1,141 | 19.0% | 86.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 78218 | 2.71 | 38.7 | 14.1% | 55.3% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,333 | 20.8% | 81.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 78215 | 1.46 | 34.8 | 4.5% | 93.1% | 18.9% | 2009 | $1,760 | 69.2% | 97.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 78217 | 2.46 | 37.7 | 15.1% | 55.3% | 13.2% | 1980 | $1,313 | 28.5% | 89.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78202 | 2.42 | 38.0 | 12.8% | 45.6% | 20.2% | 1964 | $1,192 | 22.2% | 76.4% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 78216 | 2.23 | 38.8 | 12.4% | 63.3% | 11.3% | 1977 | $1,409 | 34.9% | 89.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78213 | 2.59 | 37.9 | 17.5% | 50.7% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,284 | 21.7% | 81.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 78219 | 3.06 | 33.6 | 21.1% | 45.3% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,257 | 15.6% | 75.4% | 6.9% |
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 78209. 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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