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Population and households in ZIP 78253
Household size in ZIP 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.21 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.56 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78253 is a place of big households: 3.05 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 3.21, 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 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.3, ZIP 78253 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 31.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 78253 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 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 78253 (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Antonio area. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 points since 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 78253
Renters in ZIP 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78253 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 20.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.2 points from 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 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 78253: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the San Antonio area.
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 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2013 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78253 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2013, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have newer homes.
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 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,054 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,386 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,468 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,714 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78253 runs $1,714 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $660 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 37.2% of the typical renter's income, 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 northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 78253
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.4% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 78253 than nationally: 44.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78253: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 78253 has a higher 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 78253
| Period | ZIP 78253 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78253 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. 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 78253 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 78253 | 3.05 | 33.3 | 13.2% | 21.9% | 7.9% | 2013 | $1,714 | 44.2% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78254 | 3.16 | 33.7 | 10.2% | 19.6% | 4.7% | 2009 | $1,742 | 44.7% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 78245 | 3.07 | 32.5 | 16.0% | 30.1% | 5.0% | 2007 | $1,582 | 25.9% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 78251 | 2.73 | 32.9 | 12.5% | 50.1% | 5.6% | 2002 | $1,564 | 33.0% | 92.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 78250 | 2.98 | 37.4 | 11.5% | 24.7% | 6.1% | 1989 | $1,572 | 32.3% | 93.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 78227 | 3.16 | 34.2 | 20.5% | 41.2% | 11.1% | 1978 | $1,250 | 11.3% | 78.2% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 78066 | 2.57 | 47.6 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 11.8% | 2003 | $1,313 | 42.6% | 96.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 78252 | 3.11 | 30.1 | 26.0% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 2017 | $1,677 | 19.6% | 83.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 78238 | 2.55 | 34.9 | 16.3% | 55.5% | 12.6% | 1984 | $1,230 | 22.1% | 86.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 78023 | 3.01 | 39.9 | 7.3% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 2008 | $1,807 | 56.8% | 96.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 78236 | 3.90 | 21.3 | 14.0% | 97.7% | 9.2% | 2003 | $2,188 | 37.7% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
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 78253. 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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