78216 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78216, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78216 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio Central CCD and San Antonio North, with a total population of 43,073 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 78216 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78216.

The estimated population of people living in 78216 is 43,073, with a median age of 34.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78216 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,073
 -4.97% +4.95%
2020
45,325
+4.07%
-
2019
43,554
+4.28%
-
2018
41,765
+1.76%
-
2017
41,042
 - -

Population of 78216 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78216 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
32.1%
33.4%
 -3.89%
Black/African American
4.9%
6.1%
 -19.67%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
59.3%
55.9%
 +6.08%
Asian
1.4%
2.6%
 -46.15%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.7%
 +17.65%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78216 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 78216 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78216 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78216 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.2 -2.01% 33.2 -0.3% 35.3 -2.49%
2020 34.9 +3.87% 33.3 +3.1% 36.2 +3.72%
2019 33.6 +1.2% 32.3 +1.25% 34.9 0%
2018 33.2 -2.35% 31.9 -1.85% 34.9 -0.85%
2017 34 - 32.5 - 35.2 -

The median age of the 78216 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 78216 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 2,744 +1.03% 2,745 -7.26% 2,754 2,535
10 to 19 1,895 +41.63% 1,710 +18.14% 2,757 2,028
20 to 29 4,482 -16.64% 3,721 +21.35% 3,772 4,575
30 to 39 3,895 +3.68% 3,374 +1.85% 3,991 3,412
40 to 49 2,142 +36.94% 2,243 +19.8% 2,877 2,569
50 to 59 2,655 -20.35% 2,724 +13.57% 2,108 3,050
60 to 69 1,805 -24.52% 2,057 -17.66% 1,388 1,700
70+ 1,103 +35.89% 1,747 +16.94% 1,534 2,023

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78216 zip code is $50,362.00.

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 78216.

  • Under 25
    $37,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,286.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,661.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78216 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 78216, 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 78216 is currently $70,716.00.

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.

4.88% of households in 78216 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 78216 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.88%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78216 is $32,600.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78216 by the total population of 78216.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78216 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78216 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
    17.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78216 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78216 zip over the age of 16 is 35,253.

Of those people, a total of 70.70% 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 78216 is 66.80%.

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 78216 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,254 33.20% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 3,830 81.70% 8.80%
25 to 29 years 4,517 89.40% 6.60%
30 to 34 years 3,773 87.10% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 6,326 85.40% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 5,065 81.40% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 2,843 64.30% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 1,526 64.30% 8.20%
65 to 74 years 2,812 37.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,307 14.20% 2.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78216. 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 23,040 69.50% 6.10%
Black or African American 2,078 79.30% 0.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 186 59.70% 0.00%
Asian 473 49.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 48 79.20% 0.00%
Other 1,949 78.90% 2.60%
Two or more races 7,479 71.40% 2.20%
Hispanic or Latino 19,846 73.80% 3.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,327 65.60% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78216 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 78216 is 23,557, with median earnings of $34,453.00.

Women in 78216 are earning approximately 82.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,557 $34,453.00
Male 11,677 $37,327.00
Female 11,880 $30,857.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78216 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 2,505 $54,265.00
Business and Financial 1,165 $54,671.00
Computer and Mathematical 691 $66,932.00
Architecture and Engineering 464 $62,419.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 166 $44,048.00
Community and Social Service 497 $40,440.00
Legal 456 $91,833.00
Educational and Library 1,535 $54,193.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 382 $32,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,174 $54,478.00
Healthcare Support 927 $21,082.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 258 $22,188.00
Law Enforcement 123 $41,488.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,635 $19,991.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,031 $25,456.00
Personal Care and Service 730 $30,795.00
Sales 2,291 $24,282.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,611 $29,946.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,198 $21,115.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 562 $48,722.00
Production 688 $33,636.00
Transportation and Material Moving 990 $30,826.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78216 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 78216.

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 1,400 $69,435.00 1,105 $50,736.00
Business and Financial 663 $54,766.00 502 $54,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 546 $71,364.00 145 $51,815.00
Architecture and Engineering 372 $72,500.00 92 $44,947.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 154 $44,107.00
Community and Social Service 112 $41,750.00 385 $39,837.00
Legal 321 $148,466.00 135 $40,050.00
Educational and Library 617 $55,250.00 918 $52,974.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 224 $63,145.00 158 $25,179.00
Healthcare Practitioners 260 $39,432.00 914 $60,227.00
Healthcare Support 274 $82,747.00 653 $19,171.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 226 $21,458.00 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $55,500.00 27 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 766 $20,604.00 869 $19,066.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 635 $26,915.00 396 $16,288.00
Personal Care and Service 229 $32,457.00 501 $19,042.00
Sales 871 $33,396.00 1,420 $21,327.00
Office and Administrative Support 878 $29,508.00 2,733 $30,234.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,064 $22,077.00 134 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 480 $49,056.00 82 $0.00
Production 452 $42,228.00 236 $18,389.00
Transportation and Material Moving 849 $31,663.00 141 $20,625.00

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 19,294 households in 78216, with an average household size of 2.22 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 10,303 families living in the 78216 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 78216:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,252 1,292 2,759 8,991
Average Household Size 3.09 2.94 2.92 1.3
Total Families 6,252 1,292 2,759 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.51 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 10,303 families living in 78216, 13.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78216:

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 22,077 housing units in 78216.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,294 87.39%
Vacant 2,783 12.61%

57.42% of the total 22,077 housing units in 78216 are rental units. This is approximately 12,677 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,525 are occupied by the owner - or 29.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78216 is $1,048.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78216 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
    92
  • Less than $500
    245
  • $500 to $999
    5,322
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5,611
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    990
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    395
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    84
  • $3,000 or more
    30

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78216 is $231,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78216 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    126
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    440
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    705
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,324
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,910
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,752
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    254
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78216. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78216 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    255
  • 1940 to 1949
    332
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,650
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,197
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,097
  • 1980 to 1989
    5,550
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,813
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,503
  • 2010 to 2013
    680
  • 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 78216 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,712
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,288
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,278
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,016

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78216 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78216 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78216.

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
    240
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,553
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,727
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,179
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,159
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,839
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,894
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    317
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    714
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    843
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    467
  • 90 or more minutes
    378

Summary

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