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Population and households in ZIP 78657
Household size in ZIP 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 78657 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.35, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 68 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.0 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 78657 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 52.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Texas ZIP code with 5,000+ people is 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 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in ZIP 78657, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. Only 30 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 78657
Renters in ZIP 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.2% of households in ZIP 78657 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.7 points, 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 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 40.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 32.0% of the housing in ZIP 78657, 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 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 78657 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,030 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,036 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,127 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,417 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 78657 pays $1,417 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $387 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 78657
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 78657 (43.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west 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 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 78657: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 78657 has a higher 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 78657
| Period | ZIP 78657 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 78657 has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 27 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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 78657 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 78657 | 2.19 | 55.0 | 4.4% | 21.2% | 32.0% | 1997 | $1,417 | 43.8% | 95.4% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 78654 | 2.49 | 46.1 | 9.3% | 32.1% | 15.7% | 1995 | $1,395 | 31.5% | 88.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 78663 | 2.49 | 56.6 | 1.9% | 18.2% | 17.6% | 1999 | $1,683 | 46.2% | 97.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 78639 | 2.34 | 49.5 | 10.0% | 24.1% | 27.2% | 1994 | $1,012 | 23.3% | 84.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 78669 | 2.48 | 48.3 | 6.0% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2005 | $2,364 | 61.4% | 97.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 78675 | 2.27 | 57.5 | 1.2% | 7.1% | 24.9% | 1997 | $850 | 33.0% | 88.3% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 78645 | 2.17 | 54.8 | 3.1% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2002 | $1,746 | 46.2% | 95.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 78642 | 2.92 | 38.0 | 9.7% | 18.0% | 3.7% | 2012 | $1,672 | 43.1% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 78641 | 2.83 | 37.9 | 8.3% | 23.8% | 3.1% | 2010 | $2,146 | 53.7% | 95.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 78613 | 2.69 | 37.7 | 9.0% | 36.0% | 2.8% | 2004 | $2,048 | 56.7% | 96.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 78726 | 2.23 | 34.8 | 8.8% | 59.6% | 4.8% | 2002 | $1,836 | 63.8% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
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 78657. 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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