78220 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78220, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78220 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio Central CCD, San Antonio East CCD, and San Antonio Northeast, with a total population of 15,808 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 78220 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78220.

The estimated population of people living in 78220 is 15,808, with a median age of 34.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78220 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,808
 -7.53% -6.09%
2020
17,095
+2.37%
-
2019
16,700
+2.15%
-
2018
16,348
 -2.88% -
2017
16,833
 - -

Population of 78220 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78220 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
9.1%
6.7%
 +35.82%
Black/African American
33.3%
43%
 -22.56%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
55.6%
48%
 +15.83%
Asian
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78220 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 78220 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78220 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78220 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.1 -1.45% 32.6 -5.78% 34.7 0%
2020 34.6 0% 34.6 +1.47% 34.7 -0.29%
2019 34.6 -2.54% 34.1 +1.49% 34.8 -5.95%
2018 35.5 +3.5% 33.6 +1.51% 37 +4.52%
2017 34.3 - 33.1 - 35.4 -

The median age of the 78220 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 78220 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 1,302 -28.48% 1,325 -13.14% 967 1,144
10 to 19 1,237 +11.07% 1,438 +18.77% 1,349 1,642
20 to 29 1,134 -5.4% 895 +10.59% 1,064 960
30 to 39 1,055 -48.27% 1,141 +3.13% 610 1,175
40 to 49 925 -3.16% 837 +12.83% 847 938
50 to 59 938 -7.16% 839 +7.43% 850 884
60 to 69 693 +17.39% 1,099 -8.21% 804 970
70+ 865 -27.68% 1,110 -13.01% 644 960

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78220 zip code is $36,652.00.

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 78220.

  • Under 25
    $41,653.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,907.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,623.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78220 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 78220, 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 78220 is currently $44,312.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 78220 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 78220 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78220 is $16,470.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78220 by the total population of 78220.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78220 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78220 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
    3.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78220 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78220 zip over the age of 16 is 11,859.

Of those people, a total of 52.90% 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 78220 is 48.50%.

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 78220 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,153 22.30% 33.10%
20 to 24 years 1,134 70.50% 11.90%
25 to 29 years 890 73.90% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 1,023 84.60% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 1,814 69.30% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 1,682 71.40% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 785 51.60% 22.50%
60 to 64 years 989 45.40% 15.10%
65 to 74 years 1,226 29.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,163 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78220. 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 4,876 50.20% 7.20%
Black or African American 4,374 51.20% 10.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 126 16.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,523 61.30% 4.30%
Two or more races 925 63.80% 9.50%
Hispanic or Latino 6,167 56.00% 5.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,154 46.20% 19.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78220 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 78220 is 5,756, with median earnings of $26,517.00.

Women in 78220 are earning approximately 83.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,756 $26,517.00
Male 2,662 $29,612.00
Female 3,094 $24,643.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78220 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 255 $28,574.00
Business and Financial 120 $36,638.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $29,702.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 136 $25,921.00
Legal 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 313 $32,009.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $40,481.00
Healthcare Practitioners 249 $41,354.00
Healthcare Support 350 $29,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 581 $12,517.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 509 $18,196.00
Personal Care and Service 117 $15,757.00
Sales 382 $33,864.00
Office and Administrative Support 845 $23,389.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 507 $23,628.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 343 $45,035.00
Production 363 $30,574.00
Transportation and Material Moving 209 $35,573.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78220 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 78220.

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 170 $25,833.00 85 $54,861.00
Business and Financial 42 $36,806.00 78 $36,364.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 62 $16,000.00 74 $35,167.00
Legal 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Educational and Library 33 $0.00 280 $38,098.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $40,481.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $26,862.00 176 $44,265.00
Healthcare Support 25 $0.00 325 $28,385.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $0.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 205 $13,250.00 376 $10,781.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 127 $19,375.00 382 $17,902.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 97 $15,208.00
Sales 143 $85,466.00 239 $24,298.00
Office and Administrative Support 169 $21,867.00 676 $24,327.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 503 $23,750.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 329 $45,199.00 14 $0.00
Production 239 $31,475.00 124 $23,468.00
Transportation and Material Moving 166 $30,000.00 43 $36,198.00

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 5,635 households in 78220, with an average household size of 2.77 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 3,429 families living in the 78220 zip code with an average family size of 3.7 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 78220:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,713 365 1,351 2,206
Average Household Size 3.57 3.98 4.15 1.11
Total Families 1,713 365 1,351 0
Average Household Size 3.53 3.81 3.88 0

Poverty

Of the 3,429 families living in 78220, 20.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78220:

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 6,230 housing units in 78220.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,635 90.45%
Vacant 595 9.55%

35.62% of the total 6,230 housing units in 78220 are rental units. This is approximately 2,219 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,173 are occupied by the owner - or 50.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78220 is $1,025.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78220 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
    243
  • Less than $500
    285
  • $500 to $999
    777
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    882
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    275
  • $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 78220 is $89,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78220 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    429
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,453
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    482
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    461
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    298
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    35
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78220. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78220 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    178
  • 1940 to 1949
    616
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,382
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,808
  • 1970 to 1979
    920
  • 1980 to 1989
    465
  • 1990 to 1999
    376
  • 2000 to 2009
    293
  • 2010 to 2013
    171
  • 2014 or later
    21

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 78220 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    635
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,964
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,149
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    887

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78220 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78220 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78220.

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
    78
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    538
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    926
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    820
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    859
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    308
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    930
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    126
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    409
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    284
  • 90 or more minutes
    135

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78220 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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