78245 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78245, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78245 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio West, with a total population of 90,956 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 78245 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78245.

The estimated population of people living in 78245 is 90,956, with a median age of 30.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78245 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
90,956
+19.06%
+25.84%
2020
76,392
 -0.16% -
2019
76,518
+0.45%
-
2018
76,177
+5.4%
-
2017
72,277
 - -

Population of 78245 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78245 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
19.2%
19.1%
 +0.52%
Black/African American
11.2%
9%
 +24.44%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
63.7%
67.4%
 -5.49%
Asian
2.1%
1.5%
 +40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.4%
 +8.33%
Other
0.8%
0.1%
 +700.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78245 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 78245 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78245 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78245 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.2 +1% 29.2 +0.69% 31.3 +0.97%
2020 29.9 +0.67% 29 +1.4% 31 -0.96%
2019 29.7 +1.02% 28.6 0% 31.3 +2.96%
2018 29.4 +0.34% 28.6 -0.69% 30.4 +2.01%
2017 29.3 - 28.8 - 29.8 -

The median age of the 78245 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 78245 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 6,527 +27.17% 7,232 +2.33% 8,453 7,333
10 to 19 5,834 +23.82% 5,192 +35.26% 7,236 7,214
20 to 29 5,809 +33.09% 6,504 +9.54% 7,832 6,981
30 to 39 5,925 +33.44% 6,363 +25.54% 8,097 8,081
40 to 49 4,144 +44.32% 3,925 +47.7% 6,181 5,998
50 to 59 3,227 -2.75% 4,206 -5.24% 3,121 3,897
60 to 69 1,898 +37.22% 2,252 +53.77% 2,638 3,659
70+ 1,368 +44.3% 1,871 +17.06% 2,049 2,186

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78245 zip code is $77,468.00.

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 78245.

  • Under 25
    $41,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,804.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,051.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,253.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78245 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 78245, 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 78245 is currently $85,507.00.

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.

2.69% of households in 78245 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 78245 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.69%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78245 is $27,373.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78245 by the total population of 78245.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78245 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78245 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
    11.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78245 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78245 zip over the age of 16 is 66,300.

Of those people, a total of 70.00% 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 78245 is 62.90%.

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 78245 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 5,580 35.20% 16.60%
20 to 24 years 5,913 83.20% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 8,900 79.30% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 8,580 81.40% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 14,230 85.70% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 9,301 83.10% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 3,264 74.10% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 3,348 61.20% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 4,374 22.80% 9.10%
75 years and over 2,810 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78245. 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 40,335 70.40% 5.50%
Black or African American 8,007 75.50% 8.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 335 90.70% 14.40%
Asian 1,690 61.10% 8.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 165 84.80% 0.00%
Other 5,427 66.70% 2.40%
Two or more races 10,341 66.90% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 41,192 71.50% 4.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,683 64.90% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78245 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 78245 is 41,682, with median earnings of $38,664.00.

Women in 78245 are earning approximately 84.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 41,682 $38,664.00
Male 22,222 $41,159.00
Female 19,460 $34,920.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78245 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 2,545 $63,111.00
Business and Financial 1,837 $54,934.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,588 $72,832.00
Architecture and Engineering 439 $71,290.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 258 $56,184.00
Community and Social Service 601 $37,434.00
Legal 272 $55,658.00
Educational and Library 3,645 $55,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 566 $14,300.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,742 $55,946.00
Healthcare Support 1,502 $26,905.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 593 $38,785.00
Law Enforcement 665 $50,640.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,476 $14,254.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,090 $19,547.00
Personal Care and Service 1,161 $21,841.00
Sales 3,431 $30,391.00
Office and Administrative Support 6,109 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,994 $38,394.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,515 $42,049.00
Production 1,868 $45,891.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,228 $41,334.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78245 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 78245.

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 1,339 $64,477.00 1,206 $62,520.00
Business and Financial 610 $70,484.00 1,227 $54,586.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,185 $74,923.00 403 $60,181.00
Architecture and Engineering 344 $73,788.00 95 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 225 $76,625.00 33 $0.00
Community and Social Service 153 $69,519.00 448 $26,141.00
Legal 48 $0.00 224 $59,167.00
Educational and Library 1,080 $57,956.00 2,565 $55,153.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 404 $12,368.00 162 $15,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 804 $62,064.00 1,938 $47,232.00
Healthcare Support 256 $25,321.00 1,246 $27,727.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 482 $39,306.00 111 $12,431.00
Law Enforcement 485 $49,796.00 180 $56,398.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,055 $14,960.00 1,421 $13,831.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 652 $19,038.00 438 $20,350.00
Personal Care and Service 305 $22,552.00 856 $21,824.00
Sales 1,986 $32,978.00 1,445 $25,051.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,937 $34,422.00 4,172 $33,355.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,908 $38,694.00 86 $31,991.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,456 $43,311.00 59 $40,066.00
Production 1,391 $53,739.00 477 $31,121.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,136 $41,704.00 92 $16,667.00

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 28,417 households in 78245, with an average household size of 3.19 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 22,154 families living in the 78245 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 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 78245:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 15,553 2,098 4,503 6,263
Average Household Size 3.78 3.49 3.65 1.29
Total Families 15,553 2,098 4,503 0
Average Household Size 3.75 2.73 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 22,154 families living in 78245, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78245:

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 30,306 housing units in 78245.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 28,417 93.77%
Vacant 1,889 6.23%

25.52% of the total 30,306 housing units in 78245 are rental units. This is approximately 7,734 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 20,544 are occupied by the owner - or 67.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78245 is $1,326.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78245 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
    139
  • Less than $500
    215
  • $500 to $999
    1,348
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,602
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,853
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    538
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    46
  • $3,000 or more
    132

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78245 is $183,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78245 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    614
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,235
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,478
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7,201
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    6,809
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,170
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78245. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78245 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    36
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    275
  • 1960 to 1969
    339
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,550
  • 1980 to 1989
    5,097
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,997
  • 2000 to 2009
    8,273
  • 2010 to 2013
    10,404
  • 2014 or later
    335

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 78245 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    709
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,089
  • 2 vehicles available
    12,974
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    7,645

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78245 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78245 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78245.

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
    384
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,357
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,303
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,197
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    7,025
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    4,444
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    8,628
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,479
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,802
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4,051
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,098
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,221

Summary

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