78225 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78225, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78225 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio Central, with a total population of 14,115 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 78225 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78225.

The estimated population of people living in 78225 is 14,115, with a median age of 37.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78225 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,115
 -6.81% +1.31%
2020
15,147
+4.66%
-
2019
14,472
+4%
-
2018
13,915
 -0.13% -
2017
13,933
 - -

Population of 78225 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78225 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
3.9%
3.8%
 +2.63%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
95%
95.3%
 -0.31%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78225 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 78225 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78225 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78225 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.4 +3.6% 34.8 +7.41% 38.3 +1.59%
2020 36.1 +9.39% 32.4 +5.19% 37.7 +11.54%
2019 33 -2.08% 30.8 -4.64% 33.8 -0.29%
2018 33.7 -3.44% 32.3 -5.28% 33.9 -6.09%
2017 34.9 - 34.1 - 36.1 -

The median age of the 78225 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 78225 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 9 696 +34.94% 1,081 -19.41% 955 881
10 to 19 979 +6.12% 1,334 -10.52% 1,019 1,175
20 to 29 862 +10.05% 718 +12.25% 940 790
30 to 39 952 +10.63% 1,058 +14.23% 969 1,172
40 to 49 890 -16.73% 940 -5.21% 740 789
50 to 59 743 +19.9% 850 +33.19% 874 1,137
60 to 69 595 +8.35% 852 -43.5% 643 527
70+ 512 +6.51% 871 +15.05% 542 962

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78225 zip code is $39,205.00.

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 78225.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,696.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,619.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,953.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78225 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 78225, 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 78225 is currently $54,106.00.

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.

1.26% of households in 78225 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 78225 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78225 is $20,720.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78225 by the total population of 78225.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78225 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78225 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
    8.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78225 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78225 zip over the age of 16 is 11,044.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% 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 78225 is 58.70%.

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 78225 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 959 58.90% 21.80%
20 to 24 years 1,005 82.00% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 725 75.30% 11.20%
30 to 34 years 838 82.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,100 81.90% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,787 82.10% 11.70%
55 to 59 years 956 66.10% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 597 52.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,156 21.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 921 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78225. 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 7,322 60.70% 7.40%
Black or African American 83 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 171 83.00% 5.60%
Asian 22 31.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 927 55.90% 7.70%
Two or more races 2,519 73.20% 9.80%
Hispanic or Latino 10,528 64.60% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 429 40.80% 8.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78225 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 78225 is 6,485, with median earnings of $29,076.00.

Women in 78225 are earning approximately 93.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,485 $29,076.00
Male 3,361 $30,375.00
Female 3,124 $28,255.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78225 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 414 $41,429.00
Business and Financial 27 $31,607.00
Computer and Mathematical 97 $56,094.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 60 $37,813.00
Legal 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 168 $34,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 117 $30,536.00
Healthcare Practitioners 128 $53,316.00
Healthcare Support 202 $24,792.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $24,063.00
Law Enforcement 55 $48,221.00
Food Preparation and Serving 453 $15,337.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 537 $22,125.00
Personal Care and Service 231 $23,250.00
Sales 644 $23,098.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,025 $33,802.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 844 $31,266.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $36,044.00
Production 468 $27,965.00
Transportation and Material Moving 330 $34,559.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78225 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 78225.

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 264 $52,143.00 150 $26,048.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $35,000.00 27 $93,015.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 60 $37,813.00
Legal 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $0.00 140 $32,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 51 $22,125.00 66 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 128 $53,316.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 166 $27,554.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $24,609.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $0.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 218 $22,823.00 235 $14,306.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 142 $20,250.00 395 $26,369.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 208 $23,588.00
Sales 332 $30,608.00 312 $18,553.00
Office and Administrative Support 217 $32,232.00 808 $33,943.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 844 $31,266.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 202 $36,044.00 0 $0.00
Production 234 $30,500.00 234 $27,810.00
Transportation and Material Moving 258 $40,909.00 72 $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 5,173 households in 78225, with an average household size of 2.73 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 3,079 families living in the 78225 zip code with an average family size of 3.68 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 78225:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,738 399 942 2,094
Average Household Size 3.85 3.67 3.74 1.16
Total Families 1,738 399 942 0
Average Household Size 3.83 3.35 3.55 0

Poverty

Of the 3,079 families living in 78225, 19.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78225:

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 5,566 housing units in 78225.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,173 92.94%
Vacant 393 7.06%

25.69% of the total 5,566 housing units in 78225 are rental units. This is approximately 1,430 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,518 are occupied by the owner - or 63.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78225 is $892.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78225 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
    225
  • Less than $500
    103
  • $500 to $999
    900
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    329
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    98
  • $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 78225 is $87,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78225 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    306
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,947
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    702
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    145
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    376
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    28
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78225. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78225 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,125
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,928
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,447
  • 1960 to 1969
    347
  • 1970 to 1979
    243
  • 1980 to 1989
    242
  • 1990 to 1999
    132
  • 2000 to 2009
    85
  • 2010 to 2013
    17
  • 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 78225 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    557
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,493
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,020
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,103

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78225 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78225 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78225.

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
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    470
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,260
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,249
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,274
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    528
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    687
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    134
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    153
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    186
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    117
  • 90 or more minutes
    47

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78225 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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