78108 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78108, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78108 is a zip code in Bexar County, Comal County, and Guadalupe County, Texas, which covers San Antonio Northeast CCD, New Braunfels CCD, Southwest Guadalupe CCD, and Schertz-Cibolo, with a total population of 44,734 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 78108 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78108.

The estimated population of people living in 78108 is 44,734, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78108 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
44,734
+2.65%
+24.31%
2020
43,579
+8.95%
-
2019
39,999
+7.07%
-
2018
37,359
+3.82%
-
2017
35,986
 - -

Population of 78108 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78108 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
46.3%
50.7%
 -8.68%
Black/African American
15%
11.5%
 +30.43%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
30.5%
31.7%
 -3.79%
Asian
3.3%
2.6%
 +26.92%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
3%
 +43.33%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78108 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 78108 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78108 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78108 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 +1.76% 34.7 +4.2% 34.8 0%
2020 34.1 -2.29% 33.3 -4.31% 34.8 -0.85%
2019 34.9 +0.87% 34.8 +1.46% 35.1 +0.86%
2018 34.6 +1.76% 34.3 -0.29% 34.8 +3.88%
2017 34 - 34.4 - 33.5 -

The median age of the 78108 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 78108 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 3,031 +18.05% 2,783 +21.36% 3,590 3,417
10 to 19 2,672 +35.03% 3,584 +11.45% 3,711 3,988
20 to 29 1,793 +44.14% 1,901 +24% 2,661 2,344
30 to 39 2,834 +4.2% 2,954 +10.76% 2,915 3,276
40 to 49 3,186 +11.68% 3,075 +19.01% 3,553 3,696
50 to 59 2,069 +25.61% 2,001 +34.51% 2,637 2,782
60 to 69 1,092 +29.9% 1,230 +32.41% 1,430 1,659
70+ 820 +77.57% 961 +44.15% 1,617 1,458

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78108 zip code is $102,602.00.

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 78108.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,135.00
  • 45 to 64
    $127,791.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,633.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78108 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 78108, 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 78108 is currently $112,284.00.

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.

9.64% of households in 78108 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 78108 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78108 is $35,675.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78108 by the total population of 78108.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78108 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78108 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
    17.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78108 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78108 zip over the age of 16 is 33,150.

Of those people, a total of 61.90% 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 78108 is 56.10%.

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 78108 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,122 25.80% 6.10%
20 to 24 years 2,892 53.90% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 2,113 66.90% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 2,849 77.50% 9.60%
35 to 44 years 7,268 82.70% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 6,334 80.40% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 2,408 74.00% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 1,604 60.80% 9.20%
65 to 74 years 3,185 17.70% 4.10%
75 years and over 1,375 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78108. 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 20,395 60.90% 6.40%
Black or African American 5,643 63.70% 2.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 39.30% 0.00%
Asian 1,095 54.20% 18.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 119 73.90% 0.00%
Other 1,643 72.80% 5.70%
Two or more races 4,194 62.00% 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 9,587 67.40% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,764 58.00% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78108 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 78108 is 18,589, with median earnings of $52,532.00.

Women in 78108 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,589 $52,532.00
Male 9,871 $64,222.00
Female 8,718 $43,529.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78108 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 2,139 $74,107.00
Business and Financial 972 $70,636.00
Computer and Mathematical 833 $90,553.00
Architecture and Engineering 211 $79,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 219 $59,647.00
Community and Social Service 341 $42,391.00
Legal 185 $101,103.00
Educational and Library 1,118 $57,533.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 296 $42,273.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,480 $77,869.00
Healthcare Support 482 $34,231.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 503 $27,310.00
Law Enforcement 322 $82,965.00
Food Preparation and Serving 604 $15,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 397 $16,209.00
Personal Care and Service 707 $16,543.00
Sales 1,855 $53,363.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,248 $39,658.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 699 $41,520.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 540 $50,616.00
Production 566 $41,364.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,106 $50,726.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78108 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 78108.

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 1,178 $90,938.00 961 $65,469.00
Business and Financial 511 $94,679.00 461 $51,060.00
Computer and Mathematical 679 $92,480.00 154 $39,074.00
Architecture and Engineering 199 $99,750.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 141 $58,777.00 78 $73,227.00
Community and Social Service 126 $66,574.00 215 $41,078.00
Legal 139 $130,734.00 46 $70,833.00
Educational and Library 268 $68,092.00 850 $56,518.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 126 $41,822.00 170 $52,763.00
Healthcare Practitioners 466 $83,986.00 1,014 $72,778.00
Healthcare Support 124 $33,148.00 358 $38,182.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 328 $47,179.00 175 $25,880.00
Law Enforcement 309 $82,587.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 419 $19,955.00 185 $6,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 249 $26,063.00 148 $9,833.00
Personal Care and Service 153 $7,660.00 554 $25,893.00
Sales 960 $71,042.00 895 $38,977.00
Office and Administrative Support 616 $57,391.00 1,632 $35,931.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 631 $41,250.00 68 $43,929.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 481 $50,976.00 59 $32,614.00
Production 368 $51,125.00 198 $6,371.00
Transportation and Material Moving 948 $52,879.00 158 $22,900.00

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 13,889 households in 78108, with an average household size of 3.22 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 11,845 families living in the 78108 zip code with an average family size of 3.51 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 78108:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,054 740 2,051 2,044
Average Household Size 3.72 2.94 3.16 1.18
Total Families 9,054 740 2,051 0
Average Household Size 3.7 2.64 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 11,845 families living in 78108, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78108:

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 14,574 housing units in 78108.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,889 95.30%
Vacant 685 4.70%

13.29% of the total 14,574 housing units in 78108 are rental units. This is approximately 1,937 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,801 are occupied by the owner - or 80.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78108 is $1,815.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78108 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
    151
  • Less than $500
    55
  • $500 to $999
    113
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    190
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    969
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    435
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    111
  • $3,000 or more
    64

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78108 is $247,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78108 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    250
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    165
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    521
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,582
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    6,353
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,705
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    149
  • $1,000,000 or more
    76

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78108. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78108 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    69
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    74
  • 1960 to 1969
    81
  • 1970 to 1979
    838
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,248
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,098
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,034
  • 2010 to 2013
    4,976
  • 2014 or later
    119

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 78108 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    98
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,798
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,701
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,292

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78108 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78108 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78108.

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
    89
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    953
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,367
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,992
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,405
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,234
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,164
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    854
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    825
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,629
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,759
  • 90 or more minutes
    278

Summary

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