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Population and households in ZIP 78606
Household size in ZIP 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 78606 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 2.66 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 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.2 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.0 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78606 skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.0, 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 44.4, mirroring the country. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 78606: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 78606
Renters in ZIP 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 78606 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in ZIP 78606, 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 has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78606 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north 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 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $739 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $809 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $836 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $990 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$251 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78606 pays $990 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $251 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 20.7% 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 southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 78606
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 78606 as nationally: 37.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the San Antonio area overall (33.1%). The share with a degree has risen 12.4 points since 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 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 78606 is close to the national rate: 90.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the San Antonio area overall (88.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 78606
| Period | ZIP 78606 | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in ZIP 78606 is the same as the national rate. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 78606 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 78606 | 2.37 | 51.0 | 4.7% | 23.3% | 15.4% | 2000 | $990 | 37.8% | 90.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 78027 | 2.54 | 53.9 | 2.3% | 7.8% | 21.9% | 2002 | $1,134 | 37.2% | 97.1% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 78623 | 2.38 | 57.0 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2008 | $1,815 | 40.4% | 95.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 78676 | 2.32 | 50.3 | 4.5% | 22.1% | 8.0% | 2001 | $1,529 | 49.2% | 93.6% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 78619 | 2.84 | 47.9 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2009 | $1,627 | 65.0% | 99.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 78074 | 2.65 | 48.8 | 21.7% | 7.1% | 23.5% | 1983 | $1,321 | 41.0% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 78737 | 3.03 | 39.4 | 8.5% | 12.0% | 3.5% | 2008 | $2,074 | 67.1% | 98.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 78013 | 2.41 | 48.6 | 9.3% | 13.4% | 18.1% | 1991 | $1,034 | 35.4% | 89.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 78739 | 2.89 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 2002 | $3,264 | 79.7% | 98.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 78640 | 2.86 | 33.4 | 15.1% | 28.4% | 3.6% | 2009 | $1,872 | 29.8% | 88.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 78652 | 2.40 | 40.5 | 4.4% | 32.0% | 5.7% | 2012 | $1,837 | 56.0% | 92.2% | 5.4% |
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 78606. 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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