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Population and households in ZIP 79118
Household size in ZIP 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 79118 holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.90, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
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 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
ZIP 79118 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 79118 than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, 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 79118
Renters in ZIP 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 79118 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, as it has 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 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 79118 is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged down 1.0 points since 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 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +6 |
ZIP 79118 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
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 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,077 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,041 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,481 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$552 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 79118 pays $1,481 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $552 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable 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 79118
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 79118 (27.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 79118 is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, 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 79118
| Period | ZIP 79118 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 79118 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 1,017 Texas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 86 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 79118 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 79118 | 2.76 | 37.8 | 10.6% | 21.3% | 8.2% | 2003 | $1,481 | 27.5% | 91.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 79110 | 2.54 | 35.8 | 11.9% | 31.5% | 10.9% | 1972 | $1,285 | 18.0% | 93.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 79109 | 2.43 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 41.6% | 10.2% | 1970 | $1,204 | 32.8% | 93.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 79103 | 3.10 | 32.6 | 20.0% | 30.7% | 7.5% | 1966 | $1,291 | 12.4% | 77.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 79102 | 2.45 | 34.0 | 15.3% | 52.6% | 16.7% | 1956 | $952 | 18.0% | 78.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 79101 | 1.91 | 53.3 | 11.9% | 83.3% | 26.0% | 1951 | $952 | 18.9% | 76.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 79119 | 2.60 | 37.6 | 6.9% | 33.3% | 5.6% | 2010 | $1,338 | 46.2% | 97.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 79121 | 2.58 | 44.3 | 3.6% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,209 | 56.9% | 98.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 79106 | 2.31 | 37.4 | 10.2% | 48.7% | 15.7% | 1964 | $1,152 | 26.4% | 88.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 79104 | 2.70 | 32.4 | 17.4% | 45.9% | 18.0% | 1961 | $913 | 7.7% | 65.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 79107 | 3.25 | 29.8 | 20.3% | 44.4% | 15.2% | 1964 | $1,019 | 7.8% | 65.3% | 5.1% |
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 79118. 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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