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Household size in ZIP 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.06 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78219 is a place of big households: 3.06 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.89, even as the national average fell.
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 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78219 is young: half of its residents are under 33.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 33.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 78219: 21.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 91 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78219
Renters in ZIP 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 78219 than nationally: 45.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 56.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, as it has 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 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 78219 than nationally: 11.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.0 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 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78219 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in the San Antonio area overall, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $803 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $929 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,257 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$566 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78219 costs $1,257 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $566 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
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 78219
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 78219: 15.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.4% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 78219 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 78219 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 78219
| Period | ZIP 78219 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 78219: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.1 points, as it has nationally. 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 78219 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 78219 | 3.06 | 33.6 | 21.1% | 45.3% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,257 | 15.6% | 75.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 78220 | 3.13 | 32.3 | 25.3% | 48.7% | 11.9% | 1972 | $1,235 | 9.3% | 72.6% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 78234 | 3.68 | 21.2 | 10.3% | 100.0% | 11.8% | 1971 | $2,223 | 51.2% | 98.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78218 | 2.71 | 38.7 | 14.1% | 55.3% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,333 | 20.8% | 81.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 78244 | 3.13 | 33.2 | 14.3% | 27.4% | 5.9% | 2003 | $1,670 | 24.6% | 87.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 78208 | 2.15 | 34.8 | 17.1% | 72.8% | 19.4% | 1985 | $1,141 | 19.0% | 86.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 78202 | 2.42 | 38.0 | 12.8% | 45.6% | 20.2% | 1964 | $1,192 | 22.2% | 76.4% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 78203 | 3.12 | 34.0 | 20.9% | 51.6% | 21.6% | 1954 | $1,095 | 11.9% | 70.6% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 78209 | 2.21 | 40.7 | 8.5% | 48.2% | 14.0% | 1967 | $1,532 | 61.7% | 96.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 78222 | 2.88 | 37.1 | 12.7% | 28.3% | 7.7% | 1993 | $1,410 | 17.9% | 81.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 78215 | 1.46 | 34.8 | 4.5% | 93.1% | 18.9% | 2009 | $1,760 | 69.2% | 97.1% | 8.6% |
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 78219. 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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