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Household size in ZIP 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78248 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the San Antonio area overall, where it has 2.84 people. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 78248 is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 78248: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower 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 78248
Renters in ZIP 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 78248 own their homes; 31.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west. The renter share has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 78248 than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 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 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78248 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The San Antonio area as a whole looks much the same.
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 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $926 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,333 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,333 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,522 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$595 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78248 runs $1,522 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $595 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 78248
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.7% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.0% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.7% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.7% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 78248: 65.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 66 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 78248: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national rate rose. Only 51 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 78248
| Period | ZIP 78248 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78248 has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 57 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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 78248 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 78248 | 2.63 | 42.6 | 4.5% | 31.5% | 6.8% | 1993 | $1,522 | 65.7% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 78231 | 2.43 | 42.9 | 6.3% | 37.6% | 9.7% | 1992 | $1,243 | 63.5% | 98.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 78232 | 2.32 | 39.6 | 11.8% | 44.7% | 6.5% | 1985 | $1,559 | 52.1% | 95.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78230 | 2.22 | 40.7 | 8.5% | 51.2% | 10.4% | 1985 | $1,445 | 49.3% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78258 | 2.75 | 38.5 | 10.5% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 2004 | $1,820 | 63.0% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78216 | 2.23 | 38.8 | 12.4% | 63.3% | 11.3% | 1977 | $1,409 | 34.9% | 89.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78257 | 1.96 | 35.7 | 6.6% | 65.0% | 15.9% | 2013 | $1,696 | 61.0% | 96.1% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 78213 | 2.59 | 37.9 | 17.5% | 50.7% | 11.8% | 1966 | $1,284 | 21.7% | 81.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 78249 | 2.62 | 31.0 | 9.6% | 49.4% | 9.2% | 2000 | $1,681 | 51.1% | 96.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 78259 | 2.81 | 36.6 | 9.2% | 36.7% | 7.4% | 2004 | $1,889 | 52.9% | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 78229 | 2.29 | 31.4 | 13.7% | 85.8% | 15.4% | 1982 | $1,291 | 25.8% | 84.3% | 4.4% |
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 78248. 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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