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Population and households in ZIP 78239
Household size in ZIP 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 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 | +0.23 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78239 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. Household size has climbed from 2.83 in 2006–10, 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 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 78239 is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
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 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 78239 (16.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 78239 has a higher share of single-parent households than most Texas ZIP codes.
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 78239
Renters in ZIP 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 78239 own their homes; 27.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the center. The renter share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 78239 as nationally: 8.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 78239 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in the wider San Antonio area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $980 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,096 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,119 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,640 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78239 runs $1,640 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider San Antonio area ($1,527). Rent has climbed $660 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 78239
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 78239: 25.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.0% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 78239 have finished high school as nationally: 88.4%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 78239
| Period | ZIP 78239 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78239 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 78239 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 78239 | 3.06 | 38.2 | 16.8% | 27.6% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,640 | 25.4% | 88.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78218 | 2.71 | 38.7 | 14.1% | 55.3% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,333 | 20.8% | 81.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 78233 | 2.76 | 36.3 | 15.1% | 36.6% | 5.8% | 1991 | $1,553 | 28.2% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78109 | 3.05 | 32.5 | 13.6% | 24.9% | 4.5% | 2007 | $1,851 | 31.7% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78244 | 3.13 | 33.2 | 14.3% | 27.4% | 5.9% | 2003 | $1,670 | 24.6% | 87.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 78217 | 2.46 | 37.7 | 15.1% | 55.3% | 13.2% | 1980 | $1,313 | 28.5% | 89.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78148 | 2.63 | 35.7 | 10.9% | 46.3% | 4.9% | 1987 | $1,447 | 35.1% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78150 | 3.41 | 22.6 | 4.4% | 100.0% | 2.8% | 1938 | $2,247 | 62.7% | 99.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78219 | 3.06 | 33.6 | 21.1% | 45.3% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,257 | 15.6% | 75.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 78247 | 2.64 | 39.1 | 10.8% | 21.5% | 4.6% | 1993 | $1,646 | 39.9% | 94.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 78154 | 2.75 | 38.9 | 10.4% | 27.1% | 6.2% | 2003 | $1,855 | 39.9% | 94.2% | 5.5% |
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 78239. 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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