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Household size in ZIP 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78408 average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.81, 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 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.3, the median age in ZIP 78408 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 Texas as a whole, where the median age is 36.7. The median age has climbed from 31.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 78408 (22.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 61 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78408
Renters in ZIP 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.4% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 78408 rent: 55.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About two-thirds of owners (66.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 78408: 16.2% 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 5.1 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 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 78408 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 82 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 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $690 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $734 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,027 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$337 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78408 pays $1,027 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $337 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable 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 78408
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 78408: 5.7% 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 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower 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 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.3% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.0% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in ZIP 78408 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 14.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 78408 has a lower 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 78408
| Period | ZIP 78408 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 78408 than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 78408 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 78408 | 2.59 | 40.3 | 22.4% | 55.4% | 16.2% | 1968 | $1,027 | 5.7% | 72.3% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 78407 | 3.37 | 39.0 | 19.1% | 41.4% | 20.9% | 1961 | $880 | 10.1% | 73.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78405 | 2.83 | 35.7 | 26.2% | 48.7% | 18.3% | 1973 | $1,128 | 5.5% | 65.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 78401 | 1.99 | 42.3 | 15.8% | 85.7% | 28.9% | 1969 | $1,066 | 18.3% | 75.0% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 78416 | 2.83 | 40.6 | 19.7% | 37.2% | 16.0% | 1964 | $1,038 | 7.6% | 68.9% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 78404 | 2.32 | 46.6 | 10.8% | 41.2% | 17.5% | 1954 | $1,224 | 23.3% | 79.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 78402 | 1.96 | 46.2 | 16.3% | 26.0% | 70.0% | 1983 | $767 | 45.2% | 85.4% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 78417 | 3.14 | 37.0 | 13.6% | 34.7% | 7.2% | 1992 | $1,176 | 16.0% | 78.2% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 78409 | 2.89 | 33.8 | 22.0% | 39.6% | 7.6% | 1986 | $1,334 | 9.7% | 75.3% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 78415 | 2.91 | 35.4 | 21.5% | 41.1% | 9.5% | 1971 | $1,302 | 12.3% | 78.9% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 78411 | 2.61 | 41.0 | 14.9% | 42.1% | 11.9% | 1963 | $1,173 | 26.5% | 87.2% | 4.1% |
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 78408. 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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