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Population and households in ZIP 78355
Household size in ZIP 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78355 are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 75 have smaller households.
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 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78355 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 94 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 78355: 24.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have a higher 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 78355
Renters in ZIP 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 78355 than nationally: 46.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 88.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 13.0 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 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78355: 23.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 78355 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only 89 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $477 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $539 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $577 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $864 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 78355 runs $864 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $387 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable 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 78355
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 78355: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.4 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 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +27.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 78355 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 27.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78355
| Period | ZIP 78355 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78355 runs well above the national rate: 17.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 9.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 78355 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 78355 | 2.20 | 43.9 | 24.1% | 46.7% | 23.2% | 1969 | $864 | 17.5% | 84.2% | 17.4% |
| ZIP 78375 | 2.65 | 34.9 | 15.1% | 38.9% | 29.1% | 1979 | $782 | 10.7% | 63.6% | 12.8% |
| ZIP 78349 | 3.44 | 29.8 | 15.7% | 13.2% | 69.6% | 1981 | $864 | 6.7% | 57.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 78385 | 2.53 | 54.8 | 11.6% | 47.3% | 56.7% | 1957 | $1,403 | 13.0% | 52.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 78379 | 2.48 | 47.4 | 12.1% | 15.8% | 27.4% | 1998 | $1,043 | 33.2% | 79.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 78361 | 3.82 | 28.8 | 27.7% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 1977 | $846 | 15.7% | 76.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 34228 | 1.78 | 71.1 | 0.7% | 6.4% | 54.0% | 1981 | $3,351 | 70.0% | 98.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 34236 | 1.70 | 61.9 | 4.1% | 40.5% | 27.5% | 1990 | $2,347 | 60.3% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 34242 | 1.89 | 66.5 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 53.2% | 1975 | $2,827 | 67.5% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 34234 | 2.48 | 39.3 | 18.1% | 40.1% | 10.7% | 1975 | $1,465 | 25.7% | 85.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 34239 | 2.13 | 54.4 | 7.2% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 1964 | $1,676 | 46.3% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
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 78355. 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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