78248 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78248, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78248 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio North, with a total population of 13,840 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 78248 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78248.

The estimated population of people living in 78248 is 13,840, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78248 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,840
+0.13%
-3.70%
2020
13,822
 -3.65% -
2019
14,345
 -0.17% -
2018
14,369
 -0.02% -
2017
14,372
 - -

Population of 78248 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78248 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
60.1%
68.4%
 -12.13%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.4%
 -64.29%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
33%
25.2%
 +30.95%
Asian
1.9%
2.8%
 -32.14%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
1.9%
 +105.26%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78248 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 78248 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78248 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78248 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 -3.17% 38.8 -1.27% 45.1 -0.88%
2020 44.1 +1.85% 39.3 -8.18% 45.5 +4.84%
2019 43.3 -1.59% 42.8 +2.39% 43.4 -2.25%
2018 44 -0.23% 41.8 +2.7% 44.4 -1.33%
2017 44.1 - 40.7 - 45 -

The median age of the 78248 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 78248 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 +48.01% 926 -31.93% 1,012 644
10 to 19 1,023 -19.75% 888 -11.58% 829 762
20 to 29 628 +32.67% 764 -67.82% 730 355
30 to 39 914 +4.23% 876 +32.96% 945 1,183
40 to 49 796 +22.12% 1,025 +5.17% 955 1,067
50 to 59 1,111 -30.97% 1,124 -13.56% 804 972
60 to 69 856 +0.48% 1,280 -22.86% 860 999
70+ 577 +27.42% 888 +9.33% 750 973

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78248 zip code is $122,986.00.

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 78248.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $165,341.00
  • 65 and over
    $108,984.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78248 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 78248, 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 78248 is currently $153,576.00.

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.

22.51% of households in 78248 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 78248 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78248 is $64,025.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78248 by the total population of 78248.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78248 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78248 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
    24.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78248 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78248 zip over the age of 16 is 11,193.

Of those people, a total of 69.00% 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 78248 is 66.30%.

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 78248 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 600 54.00% 9.90%
20 to 24 years 533 64.40% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 552 100.00% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 744 82.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,382 82.50% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 2,075 90.30% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 725 73.70% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 984 57.60% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 1,709 46.90% 1.90%
75 years and over 889 16.30% 8.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78248. 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 9,136 69.90% 3.00%
Black or African American 82 40.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 44 90.90% 0.00%
Asian 303 73.30% 6.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 60 91.70% 0.00%
Other 283 53.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,285 64.70% 4.90%
Hispanic or Latino 3,524 69.90% 2.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,887 68.10% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78248 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 78248 is 7,425, with median earnings of $65,870.00.

Women in 78248 are earning approximately 69.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,425 $65,870.00
Male 4,102 $83,708.00
Female 3,323 $58,007.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78248 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 1,248 $101,970.00
Business and Financial 640 $79,651.00
Computer and Mathematical 473 $106,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 201 $89,931.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 86 $105,263.00
Community and Social Service 96 $55,952.00
Legal 270 $134,667.00
Educational and Library 489 $58,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 193 $39,893.00
Healthcare Practitioners 762 $87,756.00
Healthcare Support 64 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 153 $46,439.00
Food Preparation and Serving 312 $27,857.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $37,135.00
Personal Care and Service 121 $14,917.00
Sales 1,067 $52,829.00
Office and Administrative Support 781 $50,037.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $11,324.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $96,625.00
Production 106 $30,882.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $59,539.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78248 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 78248.

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 667 $132,614.00 581 $72,266.00
Business and Financial 274 $125,000.00 366 $72,778.00
Computer and Mathematical 404 $112,733.00 69 $42,270.00
Architecture and Engineering 159 $89,931.00 42 $81,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $105,724.00 41 $71,528.00
Community and Social Service 47 $75,821.00 49 $51,488.00
Legal 169 $146,275.00 101 $70,298.00
Educational and Library 242 $61,765.00 247 $43,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 101 $39,964.00 92 $12,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 281 $206,103.00 481 $64,755.00
Healthcare Support 37 $0.00 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 133 $46,553.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 235 $35,143.00 77 $3,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $0.00 86 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $0.00 76 $37,100.00
Sales 632 $80,500.00 435 $32,243.00
Office and Administrative Support 254 $80,282.00 527 $43,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $11,324.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $96,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 100 $30,441.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $59,539.00 0 $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 5,717 households in 78248, with an average household size of 2.41 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 3,903 families living in the 78248 zip code with an average family size of 3 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 78248:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,441 98 364 1,814
Average Household Size 3.02 3.18 2.93 1.12
Total Families 3,441 98 364 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.78 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 3,903 families living in 78248, 0.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78248:

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 5,831 housing units in 78248.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,717 98.04%
Vacant 114 1.96%

28.69% of the total 5,831 housing units in 78248 are rental units. This is approximately 1,673 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,972 are occupied by the owner - or 68.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78248 is $1,227.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78248 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
    72
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    308
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    857
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    185
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    177
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    146
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78248 is $375,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78248 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    5
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    29
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    63
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    47
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    796
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,233
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    758
  • $1,000,000 or more
    41

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78248. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78248 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    53
  • 1960 to 1969
    0
  • 1970 to 1979
    449
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,669
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,666
  • 2000 to 2009
    819
  • 2010 to 2013
    175
  • 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 78248 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    63
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,698
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,765
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,191

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78248 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78248 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78248.

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
    136
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    536
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    805
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,147
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    989
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    716
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    884
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    65
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    348
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    316
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    84
  • 90 or more minutes
    130

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78248 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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