The U.S. ZIP Code 78227 is associated with San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. The 78227 ZIP Code has a median age of 31.9 years, and 14.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $39,864, and approximately 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 8.4% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $18,865. The current population estimate for this region is 51,394.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78227 is $39,864, while the region's mean household income is $55,905. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,865. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78227 of $18,865 is approximately 39.68% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 20.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately110.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 78227 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.0% of 78227 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78227 are younger than average. The median age of 31.9 years in ZIP Code 78227 is approximately 16.27% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 78227 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 78227 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78227 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 63.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78227 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 63.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78227, 73.7% of the population graduated high school, while 8.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.9% in this Bexar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.0% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78227, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 82.1% of 78227 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78227 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.1%), followed by Black or African American (8.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 7.7% |
In ZIP Code 78227, 50.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 48.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bexar County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 48.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78227 in January 2025 comes in at $165,498. The January 2025 value is approximately -3% lower than the $170,173 median value in August 2024, and -1% lower than the $168,001 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78227, an estimated 34.3% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 20.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bexar County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $165,498 |
| Dec 2024 | $165,953 |
| Nov 2024 | $166,748 |
| Oct 2024 | $167,975 |
| Sep 2024 | $169,103 |
| Aug 2024 | $170,173 |
| Jul 2024 | $170,873 |
| Jun 2024 | $171,190 |
| May 2024 | $170,583 |
| Apr 2024 | $169,541 |
| Mar 2024 | $168,426 |
| Feb 2024 | $168,001 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 34.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78227 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.01% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.84% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78227 | 9.24¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh | 6.47¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78227 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.35 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.42 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.35 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.29 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.12 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.24 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78227, 61.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 19.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78227 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 78227 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |