Population 45,276 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 78244
Household size in ZIP 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.37 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.48 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.13 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78244 is a place of big households: 3.13 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 dropped from 3.24, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.2, ZIP 78244 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 78244 is younger than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 78244 than nationally: 14.3%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.9 points, 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 78244
Renters in ZIP 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 78244 rent their homes (27.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly a third of owners (31.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south. The renter share is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 78244: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 78244 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78244 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center 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 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,009 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,146 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,310 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,670 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$661 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78244 costs $1,670 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $661 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 78244
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 78244 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 78244 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the San Antonio area.
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 78244
| Period | ZIP 78244 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78244 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 78244 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 78244 | 3.13 | 33.2 | 14.3% | 27.4% | 5.9% | 2003 | $1,670 | 24.6% | 87.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 78239 | 3.06 | 38.2 | 16.8% | 27.6% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,640 | 25.4% | 88.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78109 | 3.05 | 32.5 | 13.6% | 24.9% | 4.5% | 2007 | $1,851 | 31.7% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78218 | 2.71 | 38.7 | 14.1% | 55.3% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,333 | 20.8% | 81.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 78219 | 3.06 | 33.6 | 21.1% | 45.3% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,257 | 15.6% | 75.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 78234 | 3.68 | 21.2 | 10.3% | 100.0% | 11.8% | 1971 | $2,223 | 51.2% | 98.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78220 | 3.13 | 32.3 | 25.3% | 48.7% | 11.9% | 1972 | $1,235 | 9.3% | 72.6% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 78233 | 2.76 | 36.3 | 15.1% | 36.6% | 5.8% | 1991 | $1,553 | 28.2% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78148 | 2.63 | 35.7 | 10.9% | 46.3% | 4.9% | 1987 | $1,447 | 35.1% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78217 | 2.46 | 37.7 | 15.1% | 55.3% | 13.2% | 1980 | $1,313 | 28.5% | 89.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78150 | 3.41 | 22.6 | 4.4% | 100.0% | 2.8% | 1938 | $2,247 | 62.7% | 99.3% | 3.6% |
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 78244. 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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