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Population and households in ZIP 78211
Household size in ZIP 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.49 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.71 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.68 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.32 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78211 are large by national standards, averaging 3.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 84 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 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 78211 is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.8, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 78211: 22.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 67 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 78211
Renters in ZIP 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.0% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in ZIP 78211 rent their homes (38.1%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About seven in ten owners (70.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 6.9 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 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 78211 as nationally: 9.8%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78211 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Only 92 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 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $693 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $719 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $898 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,161 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$469 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78211 costs $1,161 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $469 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; 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 78211
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 78211: 8.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower 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 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.3% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in ZIP 78211 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 53 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 78211
| Period | ZIP 78211 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 78211: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 96 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 78211 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 78211 | 3.32 | 37.2 | 22.1% | 38.1% | 9.8% | 1969 | $1,161 | 8.0% | 65.1% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 78224 | 3.24 | 30.8 | 21.2% | 45.1% | 13.1% | 1996 | $1,228 | 10.4% | 78.5% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 78225 | 2.84 | 39.2 | 17.2% | 35.7% | 8.8% | 1949 | $1,220 | 12.9% | 77.3% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 78226 | 2.85 | 37.0 | 24.7% | 55.1% | 18.7% | 1959 | $1,128 | 11.8% | 70.2% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 78243 | 3.17 | 24.3 | 40.9% | 100.0% | 21.9% | 1960 | $1,603 | 5.4% | 93.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 78214 | 3.04 | 36.6 | 24.8% | 43.3% | 13.4% | 1960 | $1,095 | 9.0% | 67.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 78221 | 3.21 | 33.3 | 23.7% | 30.6% | 11.7% | 1981 | $1,363 | 14.0% | 79.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 78242 | 3.38 | 30.2 | 24.6% | 43.9% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,293 | 10.9% | 69.1% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 78204 | 2.38 | 41.1 | 14.1% | 50.2% | 16.5% | 1966 | $1,438 | 30.9% | 80.8% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 78237 | 3.21 | 35.5 | 22.7% | 39.9% | 11.5% | 1969 | $1,071 | 6.6% | 65.2% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 78207 | 2.84 | 32.9 | 23.6% | 59.4% | 11.9% | 1963 | $882 | 6.8% | 62.8% | 14.7% |
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 78211. 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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