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Population and households in ZIP 78212
Household size in ZIP 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78212 is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 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 2.23 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 57 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 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in ZIP 78212 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the San Antonio area as a whole, where the median age is 36.9. The median age has climbed from 38.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 78212: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 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 78212
Renters in ZIP 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.9% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.5% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 78212: 53.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast.
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 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78212: 15.6% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, 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 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78212 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $818 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,184 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78212 runs $1,184 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $425 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 78212
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.1% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 78212 (45.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
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 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 78212 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across the San Antonio area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 78212
| Period | ZIP 78212 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78212 runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell. 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 78212 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 78212 | 2.15 | 39.7 | 8.3% | 53.9% | 15.6% | 1951 | $1,184 | 45.5% | 87.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78215 | 1.46 | 34.8 | 4.5% | 93.1% | 18.9% | 2009 | $1,760 | 69.2% | 97.1% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 78201 | 2.74 | 39.7 | 16.0% | 48.6% | 11.6% | 1952 | $1,170 | 15.2% | 71.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78208 | 2.15 | 34.8 | 17.1% | 72.8% | 19.4% | 1985 | $1,141 | 19.0% | 86.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 78205 | 1.28 | 45.6 | 5.9% | 91.6% | 26.2% | 1978 | $1,453 | 52.7% | 90.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 78209 | 2.21 | 40.7 | 8.5% | 48.2% | 14.0% | 1967 | $1,532 | 61.7% | 96.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 78207 | 2.84 | 32.9 | 23.6% | 59.4% | 11.9% | 1963 | $882 | 6.8% | 62.8% | 14.7% |
| ZIP 78202 | 2.42 | 38.0 | 12.8% | 45.6% | 20.2% | 1964 | $1,192 | 22.2% | 76.4% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 78234 | 3.68 | 21.2 | 10.3% | 100.0% | 11.8% | 1971 | $2,223 | 51.2% | 98.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78213 | 2.59 | 37.9 | 17.5% | 50.7% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,284 | 21.7% | 81.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 78203 | 3.12 | 34.0 | 20.9% | 51.6% | 21.6% | 1954 | $1,095 | 11.9% | 70.6% | 8.1% |
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 78212. 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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