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Population and households in ZIP 78255
Household size in ZIP 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.31 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78255 are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
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 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in ZIP 78255 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the San Antonio area overall, where the median age is 36.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.8, mirroring the country.
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 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 78255: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 78255 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 78255
Renters in ZIP 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.7% of households in ZIP 78255 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 63 have a lower 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 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 78255: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78255 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2008, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 71 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,267 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,468 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,599 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,017 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$750 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78255 pays $2,017 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $750 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
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 78255
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.3% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.8% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 78255: 61.8% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 88 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 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78255: 95.6% 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 0.8 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 78255 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 78255
| Period | ZIP 78255 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78255 runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 78255 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 78255 | 2.93 | 40.4 | 6.9% | 13.7% | 6.2% | 2008 | $2,017 | 61.8% | 95.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78256 | 2.36 | 32.8 | 4.0% | 70.3% | 16.3% | 2010 | $1,661 | 55.5% | 94.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 78257 | 1.96 | 35.7 | 6.6% | 65.0% | 15.9% | 2013 | $1,696 | 61.0% | 96.1% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 78023 | 3.01 | 39.9 | 7.3% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 2008 | $1,807 | 56.8% | 96.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 78015 | 3.05 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 4.5% | 2010 | $1,940 | 60.4% | 97.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78249 | 2.62 | 31.0 | 9.6% | 49.4% | 9.2% | 2000 | $1,681 | 51.1% | 96.0% | 6.2% |
| 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 78230 | 2.22 | 40.7 | 8.5% | 51.2% | 10.4% | 1985 | $1,445 | 49.3% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78254 | 3.16 | 33.7 | 10.2% | 19.6% | 4.7% | 2009 | $1,742 | 44.7% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 78240 | 2.30 | 34.5 | 13.7% | 66.2% | 11.5% | 1991 | $1,450 | 38.7% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
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 78255. 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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