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Population and households in ZIP 78578
Household size in ZIP 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.68 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78578 are small: just 2.37 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. Household size has dropped from 3.06 in 2006–10, 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 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78578 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 46 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 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in ZIP 78578, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78578
Renters in ZIP 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 78578 own their homes; 28.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 59.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 12.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.9% of the housing in ZIP 78578, 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. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 78578 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $725 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $770 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $797 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$71 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 78578 costs $797 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $71 a month since 2006–10, up 10%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% 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 center; the highest are in the east.
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 78578
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 78578 than nationally: 27.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 78578 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 13.6 points from 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 78578
| Period | ZIP 78578 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78578 runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. 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 78578 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 78578 | 2.37 | 46.5 | 8.3% | 28.5% | 23.9% | 1990 | $797 | 27.7% | 80.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 78597 | 1.76 | 64.3 | 1.3% | 22.4% | 70.1% | 1985 | $1,521 | 50.9% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78566 | 3.55 | 34.5 | 17.6% | 23.7% | 11.5% | 1999 | $942 | 23.0% | 73.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 78526 | 3.53 | 29.5 | 16.9% | 31.2% | 6.4% | 2002 | $1,323 | 34.5% | 80.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 78521 | 3.25 | 32.1 | 21.1% | 39.9% | 7.4% | 1990 | $910 | 17.0% | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 78575 | 3.21 | 32.8 | 13.6% | 28.2% | 9.4% | 2003 | $1,385 | 39.4% | 84.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 78520 | 3.20 | 32.8 | 17.0% | 40.1% | 10.2% | 1991 | $931 | 24.6% | 70.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 78586 | 3.36 | 33.4 | 21.0% | 26.3% | 10.0% | 1992 | $892 | 14.0% | 66.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 78550 | 2.72 | 34.9 | 19.9% | 50.0% | 12.6% | 1982 | $924 | 21.1% | 77.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78567 | 3.77 | 31.3 | 16.7% | 25.3% | 9.4% | 1992 | $985 | 6.6% | 70.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 78552 | 3.23 | 34.3 | 15.8% | 25.1% | 14.2% | 1996 | $1,147 | 21.4% | 79.6% | 6.5% |
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 78578. 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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