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Population and households in ZIP 78260
Household size in ZIP 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.17 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78260 is a place of big households: 3.17 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 crept up from 3.11, 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 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 78260 are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. 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 36.2, 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 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 78260: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 70 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 78260
Renters in ZIP 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78260 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 87 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 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 78260: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.2 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 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78260 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 72 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 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,409 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,485 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,697 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,943 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$533 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78260 pays $1,943 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $533 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 78260
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.6% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.5% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 78260 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78260: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 78 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 78260
| Period | ZIP 78260 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78260 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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 78260 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 78260 | 3.17 | 39.0 | 5.6% | 15.4% | 7.0% | 2008 | $1,943 | 58.5% | 96.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78258 | 2.75 | 38.5 | 10.5% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 2004 | $1,820 | 63.0% | 97.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78261 | 2.94 | 36.2 | 4.1% | 22.0% | 6.0% | 2011 | $2,106 | 57.2% | 97.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 78259 | 2.81 | 36.6 | 9.2% | 36.7% | 7.4% | 2004 | $1,889 | 52.9% | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 78163 | 2.95 | 42.7 | 7.1% | 4.9% | 9.5% | 2008 | $2,206 | 48.6% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 78232 | 2.32 | 39.6 | 11.8% | 44.7% | 6.5% | 1985 | $1,559 | 52.1% | 95.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 78248 | 2.63 | 42.6 | 4.5% | 31.5% | 6.8% | 1993 | $1,522 | 65.7% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 78257 | 1.96 | 35.7 | 6.6% | 65.0% | 15.9% | 2013 | $1,696 | 61.0% | 96.1% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 78247 | 2.64 | 39.1 | 10.8% | 21.5% | 4.6% | 1993 | $1,646 | 39.9% | 94.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 78231 | 2.43 | 42.9 | 6.3% | 37.6% | 9.7% | 1992 | $1,243 | 63.5% | 98.5% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 78256 | 2.36 | 32.8 | 4.0% | 70.3% | 16.3% | 2010 | $1,661 | 55.5% | 94.8% | 2.9% |
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 78260. 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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