78252 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78252, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78252 is a zip code in Bexar County, Texas, which covers San Antonio South CCD and San Antonio West, with a total population of 14,832 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 78252 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78252.

The estimated population of people living in 78252 is 14,832, with a median age of 32.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78252 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,832
+29.21%
+40.02%
2020
11,479
 -4.41% -
2019
12,009
 -1.18% -
2018
12,153
+14.73%
-
2017
10,593
 - -

Population of 78252 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78252 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
18.7%
18.7%
 0.00%
Black/African American
7.1%
5.4%
 +31.48%
Native
0.6%
0.8%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
69.5%
72.9%
 -4.66%
Asian
2.2%
0.3%
 +633.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.5%
 +6.67%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78252 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 78252 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78252 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78252 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.9 +3.13% 33 +1.23% 32.7 +5.83%
2020 31.9 +8.14% 32.6 +12.41% 30.9 +3.34%
2019 29.5 -1.34% 29 -9.38% 29.9 +5.65%
2018 29.9 -3.55% 32 -0.93% 28.3 -5.67%
2017 31 - 32.3 - 30 -

The median age of the 78252 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 78252 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 9 879 +51.48% 974 +10.13% 1,368 1,025
10 to 19 782 +31.27% 515 +55.27% 1,025 820
20 to 29 1,351 +18.39% 571 +83.4% 1,570 985
30 to 39 1,536 +30.75% 936 +35.72% 2,005 1,303
40 to 49 913 +34.76% 413 +62.73% 1,243 667
50 to 59 632 +19.86% 349 +108.59% 758 809
60 to 69 246 +76.17% 128 +150.77% 423 263
70+ 142 +71.34% 226 +45.09% 259 309

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78252 zip code is $71,028.00.

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 78252.

  • Under 25
    $49,242.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,258.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,278.00
  • 65 and over
    $25,761.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78252 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 78252, 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 78252 is currently $83,085.00.

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.

5.05% of households in 78252 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 78252 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78252 is $24,470.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78252 by the total population of 78252.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78252 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78252 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
    12.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78252 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78252 zip over the age of 16 is 11,215.

Of those people, a total of 61.50% 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 78252 is 58.40%.

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 78252 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 621 33.50% 9.60%
20 to 24 years 902 69.30% 4.90%
25 to 29 years 1,653 71.90% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 1,594 68.20% 6.00%
35 to 44 years 2,618 69.70% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 1,559 65.20% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,014 64.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 248 55.60% 11.60%
65 to 74 years 678 23.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 328 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78252. 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 6,910 63.70% 3.60%
Black or African American 1,010 55.20% 9.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 172 45.30% 0.00%
Asian 217 83.40% 6.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 57 84.20% 0.00%
Other 1,040 56.20% 2.40%
Two or more races 1,809 58.00% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 7,344 64.00% 2.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,354 59.00% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78252 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 78252 is 6,554, with median earnings of $38,179.00.

Women in 78252 are earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,554 $38,179.00
Male 3,411 $42,158.00
Female 3,143 $31,647.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78252 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 357 $60,276.00
Business and Financial 381 $56,009.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $58,838.00
Architecture and Engineering 179 $93,670.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 810 $55,487.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $40,052.00
Healthcare Practitioners 382 $33,949.00
Healthcare Support 150 $20,451.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 80 $30,950.00
Law Enforcement 46 $51,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 415 $22,279.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $16,488.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $13,239.00
Sales 983 $31,856.00
Office and Administrative Support 685 $38,836.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 518 $39,747.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 293 $38,510.00
Production 347 $66,181.00
Transportation and Material Moving 241 $32,670.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78252 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 78252.

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 267 $61,055.00 90 $41,611.00
Business and Financial 152 $51,094.00 229 $56,280.00
Computer and Mathematical 115 $58,399.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 179 $93,670.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 50 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 232 $14,651.00 578 $56,084.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $0.00 50 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 133 $0.00 249 $60,078.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 150 $20,451.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 59 $31,475.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $51,094.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 157 $23,665.00 258 $20,676.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $0.00 38 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 84 $12,500.00
Sales 427 $34,288.00 556 $30,158.00
Office and Administrative Support 264 $45,231.00 421 $34,327.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 518 $39,747.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 293 $38,510.00 0 $0.00
Production 250 $69,273.00 97 $29,745.00
Transportation and Material Moving 153 $38,011.00 88 $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 4,121 households in 78252, with an average household size of 3.11 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 3,106 families living in the 78252 zip code with an average family size of 3.42 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 78252:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,076 224 806 1,015
Average Household Size 3.6 3.31 3.57 1.7
Total Families 2,076 224 806 0
Average Household Size 3.51 3.17 3.24 0

Poverty

Of the 3,106 families living in 78252, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78252:

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 4,299 housing units in 78252.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,121 95.86%
Vacant 178 4.14%

13.14% of the total 4,299 housing units in 78252 are rental units. This is approximately 565 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,481 are occupied by the owner - or 80.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78252 is $1,384.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78252 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
    75
  • Less than $500
    61
  • $500 to $999
    96
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    156
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    235
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    17
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78252 is $172,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78252 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    310
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    493
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    567
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    984
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,046
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    81
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78252. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78252 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    58
  • 1940 to 1949
    45
  • 1950 to 1959
    104
  • 1960 to 1969
    210
  • 1970 to 1979
    12
  • 1980 to 1989
    208
  • 1990 to 1999
    110
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,082
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,175
  • 2014 or later
    295

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 78252 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    99
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,289
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,796
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    937

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78252 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78252 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78252.

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
    75
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    237
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    457
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    687
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,400
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    375
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,151
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    260
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    246
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    569
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    482
  • 90 or more minutes
    302

Summary

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