78003 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78003, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78003 is a zip code in Bandera County and Medina County, Texas, which covers Bandera CCD, Medina CCD, D'Hanis CCD, and Hondo, with a total population of 9,325 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 78003 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78003.

The estimated population of people living in 78003 is 9,325, with a median age of 49.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78003 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,325
 -7.94% +4.10%
2020
10,129
+3.96%
-
2019
9,743
+2.14%
-
2018
9,539
+6.49%
-
2017
8,958
 - -

Population of 78003 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78003 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.8%
77.9%
 -1.41%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
19.6%
20%
 -2.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.8%
 +162.50%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78003 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 78003 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78003 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78003 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.7 +0.4% 47.3 +13.43% 51.2 -0.78%
2020 49.5 -5.17% 41.7 -14.55% 51.6 -2.64%
2019 52.2 -1.32% 48.8 -5.06% 53 -1.3%
2018 52.9 -0.94% 51.4 -2.1% 53.7 0%
2017 53.4 - 52.5 - 53.7 -

The median age of the 78003 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 78003 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 294 +104.3% 400 +88.9% 712 611
10 to 19 434 8.87% 415 +44.65% 416 546
20 to 29 450 -31.32% 343 5.69% 304 330
30 to 39 517 7.77% 432 +9.6% 491 473
40 to 49 299 +37.56% 454 0.64% 404 427
50 to 59 790 -34% 933 -23.71% 552 717
60 to 69 730 +15.47% 892 -5.11% 823 818
70+ 764 0.56% 811 +18.48% 746 955

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78003 zip code is $63,064.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 78003.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,712.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,223.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,306.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78003 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 78003, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 78003 is currently $77,639.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.45% of households in 78003 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 78003 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78003 is $32,107.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78003 by the total population of 78003.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78003 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78003 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.37%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78003 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78003 zip over the age of 16 is 7,247.

Of those people, a total of 52.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 78003 is 50.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 78003 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 207 53.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 405 96.00% 13.90%
25 to 29 years 229 67.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 496 88.30% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 806 76.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,182 69.90% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 580 76.70% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 857 44.50% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 1,590 20.80% 2.70%
75 years and over 895 10.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78003. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,367 51.30% 3.60%
Black or African American 56 78.60% 4.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 69 26.10% 0.00%
Asian 11 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 338 61.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 406 59.10% 13.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,303 64.20% 12.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,635 50.10% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78003 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 78003 is 3,633, with median earnings of $32,884.00.

Women in 78003 are earning approximately 66.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,633 $32,884.00
Male 1,840 $39,674.00
Female 1,793 $26,319.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78003 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 509 $37,232.00
Business and Financial 106 $68,145.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $72,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 70 $60,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 111 $53,262.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $31,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 303 $72,250.00
Healthcare Support 228 $24,423.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $4,605.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 159 $15,086.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 257 $23,157.00
Personal Care and Service 102 $32,550.00
Sales 336 $23,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 423 $31,203.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $33,352.00
Construction and Extraction 412 $39,216.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 163 $50,327.00
Production 106 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $105,388.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78003 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 78003.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 308 $20,278.00 201 $88,313.00
Business and Financial 58 $0.00 48 $69,274.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $64,167.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $76,823.00 35 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 12 $0.00 99 $52,896.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00 29 $5,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $155,982.00 157 $56,131.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 225 $24,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $0.00 88 $16,154.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $27,829.00 204 $23,111.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 100 $23,750.00
Sales 84 $42,391.00 252 $12,276.00
Office and Administrative Support 124 $80,543.00 299 $30,495.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $33,352.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 412 $39,216.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 163 $50,327.00 0 $0.00
Production 106 $23,750.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $105,388.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,679 households in 78003, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,522 families living in the 78003 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 78003:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,017 162 343 1,157
Average Household Size 2.97 3.19 4.07 1.09
Total Families 2,017 162 343 0
Average Household Size 2.95 1.99 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 2,522 families living in 78003, 12.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78003:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,026 housing units in 78003.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,679 73.20%
Vacant 1,347 26.80%

8.36% of the total 5,026 housing units in 78003 are rental units. This is approximately 420 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,154 are occupied by the owner - or 62.75% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78003 is $947.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78003 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    105
  • Less than $500
    38
  • $500 to $999
    192
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    190
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78003 is $205,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78003 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    157
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    592
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    466
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    329
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    570
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    812
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    177
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78003. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78003 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    356
  • 1940 to 1949
    133
  • 1950 to 1959
    206
  • 1960 to 1969
    106
  • 1970 to 1979
    336
  • 1980 to 1989
    486
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,197
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,567
  • 2010 to 2013
    639
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 78003 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    31
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,161
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,554
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    933

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78003 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78003 that commute to work in a particular way.

40.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78003.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    128
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    191
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    535
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    264
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    272
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    400
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    41
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    123
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    228
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    678
  • 90 or more minutes
    282

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78003 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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