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Population and households in ZIP 78229
Household size in ZIP 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.93 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.37 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78229 are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.93, 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 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, ZIP 78229 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 32.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 81 are younger.
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 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 78229 than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Antonio area. The single-parent share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 78229
Renters in ZIP 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.9% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 81.4% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 78229: 85.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 66.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in ZIP 78229, 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 down 1.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 78229 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. 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 northwest, while the east 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 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $770 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $822 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $972 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,291 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78229 costs $1,291 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $522 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 78229
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 78229 than nationally: 25.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 78229 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 78229
| Period | ZIP 78229 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78229 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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 78229 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 78229 | 2.29 | 31.4 | 13.7% | 85.8% | 15.4% | 1982 | $1,291 | 25.8% | 84.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 78240 | 2.30 | 34.5 | 13.7% | 66.2% | 11.5% | 1991 | $1,450 | 38.7% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 78230 | 2.22 | 40.7 | 8.5% | 51.2% | 10.4% | 1985 | $1,445 | 49.3% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78213 | 2.59 | 37.9 | 17.5% | 50.7% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,284 | 21.7% | 81.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 78228 | 3.00 | 37.0 | 22.6% | 43.9% | 10.4% | 1969 | $1,156 | 15.3% | 74.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78238 | 2.55 | 34.9 | 16.3% | 55.5% | 12.6% | 1984 | $1,230 | 22.1% | 86.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 78201 | 2.74 | 39.7 | 16.0% | 48.6% | 11.6% | 1952 | $1,170 | 15.2% | 71.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78231 | 2.43 | 42.9 | 6.3% | 37.6% | 9.7% | 1992 | $1,243 | 63.5% | 98.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 78216 | 2.23 | 38.8 | 12.4% | 63.3% | 11.3% | 1977 | $1,409 | 34.9% | 89.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78249 | 2.62 | 31.0 | 9.6% | 49.4% | 9.2% | 2000 | $1,681 | 51.1% | 96.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 78212 | 2.15 | 39.7 | 8.3% | 53.9% | 15.6% | 1951 | $1,184 | 45.5% | 87.4% | 7.5% |
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 78229. 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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