78234 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78234, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78234 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio Central, with a total population of 4,655 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 78234 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78234.

The estimated population of people living in 78234 is 4,655, with a median age of 20.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78234 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,655
 -5.33% -16.16%
2020
4,917
 -0.97% -
2019
4,965
 -8.56% -
2018
5,430
 -2.2% -
2017
5,552
 - -

Population of 78234 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78234 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
52.9%
46.5%
 +13.76%
Black/African American
13.1%
13%
 +0.77%
Native
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hispanic
21.8%
25.3%
 -13.83%
Asian
3.5%
4.3%
 -18.60%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2.5%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.4%
10.9%
 -50.46%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78234 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 78234 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78234 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78234 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 20.6 +0.49% 20.7 +3.5% 20.5 -1.91%
2020 20.5 -0.49% 20 +0.5% 20.9 -3.24%
2019 20.6 +3.52% 19.9 +2.05% 21.6 +5.37%
2018 19.9 -1.49% 19.5 -2.01% 20.5 0%
2017 20.2 - 19.9 - 20.5 -

The median age of the 78234 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 78234 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 9 725 -29.12% 586 -4.25% 522 522
10 to 19 760 -10.1% 665 -23.32% 684 492
20 to 29 679 5.6% 670 -51.81% 626 362
30 to 39 434 -3.35% 389 +17.1% 403 459
40 to 49 233 -13.78% 227 -10.22% 198 194
50 to 59 45 +109.63% 103 -22.02% 99 69
60 to 69 36 -107.47% 0 +-5.29% 3 18

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78234 zip code is $82,466.00.

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 78234.

  • Under 25
    $33,305.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,227.00
  • 45 to 64
    $160,114.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78234 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 78234, 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 78234 is currently $95,373.00.

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.

7.09% of households in 78234 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 78234 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78234 is $24,192.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78234 by the total population of 78234.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78234 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78234 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
    22.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78234 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78234 zip over the age of 16 is 3,028.

Of those people, a total of 76.90% 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 78234 is 22.30%.

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 78234 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 593 71.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 616 91.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 372 85.80% 19.00%
30 to 34 years 387 57.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 690 75.50% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 284 75.40% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 61 86.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 3 0.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 22 81.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 0 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78234. 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 2,049 75.10% 7.80%
Black or African American 446 87.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 88.90% 0.00%
Asian 160 97.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 115 45.20% 0.00%
Other 39 76.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 201 74.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 480 79.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,701 73.00% 9.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78234 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 78234 is 676, with median earnings of $23,311.00.

Women in 78234 are earning approximately 39.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 676 $23,311.00
Male 270 $40,833.00
Female 406 $16,000.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78234 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 64 $50,000.00
Business and Financial 36 $75,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $6,974.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $68,661.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $32,292.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $5,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $24,297.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00
Sales 128 $9,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 47 $52,788.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 12 $0.00
Production 28 $8,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $30,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78234 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 78234.

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 48 $24,524.00 16 $128,750.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 27 $64,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $0.00 23 $2,499.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 73 $32,639.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 21 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $0.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Sales 5 $0.00 123 $8,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $0.00 35 $8,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 10 $0.00 2 $0.00
Production 28 $8,500.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $49,688.00 21 $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 945 households in 78234, with an average household size of 3.91 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 857 families living in the 78234 zip code with an average family size of 4.14 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 78234:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 803 0 54 88
Average Household Size 4.21 0 3.91 1.17
Total Families 803 0 54 0
Average Household Size 4.18 0 3.54 0

Poverty

Of the 857 families living in 78234, 6.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78234:

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 1,047 housing units in 78234.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 945 90.26%
Vacant 102 9.74%

81.85% of the total 1,047 housing units in 78234 are rental units. This is approximately 857 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3 are occupied by the owner - or 0.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78234 is $1,838.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78234 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
    85
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    5
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    614
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    206
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78234 is $0.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78234 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78234. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78234 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    297
  • 1940 to 1949
    33
  • 1950 to 1959
    37
  • 1960 to 1969
    16
  • 1970 to 1979
    81
  • 1980 to 1989
    61
  • 1990 to 1999
    153
  • 2000 to 2009
    258
  • 2010 to 2013
    111
  • 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 78234 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    5
  • 1 vehicle available
    158
  • 2 vehicles available
    589
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    193

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78234 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78234 that commute to work in a particular way.

13.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78234.

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
    90
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    649
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    451
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    358
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    99
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    83
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    122
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    22
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    9
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    25
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78234 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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