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Population and households in ZIP 79104
Household size in ZIP 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 79104 average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.08, 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 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.4, ZIP 79104 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 29.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 79104 is younger than the great majority of Texas ZIP codes.
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 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 79104 (17.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 79104
Renters in ZIP 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 79104 than nationally: 45.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 68.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 9.7 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 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 79104: 18.0% 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. Vacancy has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, 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 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 79104 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 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 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $801 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $913 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$306 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 79104 pays $913 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $306 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 84 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 79104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 79104 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 7.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 53.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.5% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in ZIP 79104 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 61 of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 79104
| Period | ZIP 79104 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 79104 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.9 points from 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 79104 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 79104 | 2.70 | 32.4 | 17.4% | 45.9% | 18.0% | 1961 | $913 | 7.7% | 65.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 79103 | 3.10 | 32.6 | 20.0% | 30.7% | 7.5% | 1966 | $1,291 | 12.4% | 77.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 79107 | 3.25 | 29.8 | 20.3% | 44.4% | 15.2% | 1964 | $1,019 | 7.8% | 65.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 79101 | 1.91 | 53.3 | 11.9% | 83.3% | 26.0% | 1951 | $952 | 18.9% | 76.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 79102 | 2.45 | 34.0 | 15.3% | 52.6% | 16.7% | 1956 | $952 | 18.0% | 78.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 79108 | 2.59 | 40.7 | 16.3% | 22.4% | 13.8% | 1974 | $1,096 | 10.3% | 75.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 79110 | 2.54 | 35.8 | 11.9% | 31.5% | 10.9% | 1972 | $1,285 | 18.0% | 93.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 79106 | 2.31 | 37.4 | 10.2% | 48.7% | 15.7% | 1964 | $1,152 | 26.4% | 88.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 79109 | 2.43 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 41.6% | 10.2% | 1970 | $1,204 | 32.8% | 93.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 79118 | 2.76 | 37.8 | 10.6% | 21.3% | 8.2% | 2003 | $1,481 | 27.5% | 91.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 79111 | 2.86 | 30.2 | 15.0% | 84.0% | 16.6% | 1960 | $1,189 | 14.2% | 86.3% | 1.7% |
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 79104. 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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