The U.S. ZIP Code 78229 is associated with San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. The 78229 ZIP Code has a median age of 30.6 years, and 11.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 19% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $40,742. It is estimated that about 30.2% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $24,612. The current population estimate for this region is 34,125.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78229 is $40,742, while the region's mean household income is $52,286. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,612. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78229 of $24,612 is approximately 21.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 19.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately102.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 78229 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.1% of 78229 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78229 are younger than average. The median age of 30.6 years in ZIP Code 78229 is approximately 19.69% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.9% of the population in 78229 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 78229 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 27.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78229 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 77.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78229 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 77.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78229, 87.3% of the population graduated high school, while 30.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.8% in this Bexar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78229, 94.8% is one race, while 5.2% are two or more races. Approximately 51.7% of 78229 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78229 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.2%), followed by Black or African American (10.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 5.3% |
In ZIP Code 78229, 52.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 32.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.4% of homes. Lastly, 5.0% 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 | 52.8% |
| Spanish | 32.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.4% |
| Other languages | 5.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78229 in January 2025 comes in at $259,426. The January 2025 value is approximately -2% lower than the $264,456 median value in August 2024, and -2% lower than the $265,352 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78229, an estimated 33.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 30.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Bexar County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $259,426 |
| Dec 2024 | $259,794 |
| Nov 2024 | $260,625 |
| Oct 2024 | $261,894 |
| Sep 2024 | $263,412 |
| Aug 2024 | $264,456 |
| Jul 2024 | $265,699 |
| Jun 2024 | $266,789 |
| May 2024 | $267,468 |
| Apr 2024 | $267,249 |
| Mar 2024 | $266,256 |
| Feb 2024 | $265,352 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 33.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 30.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78229 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.98% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78229 | 9.24¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh | 6.47¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.87¢/kWh | 9.03¢/kWh | 6.67¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78229 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.56 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.43 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.42 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.86 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.25 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.86 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.94 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.15 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.63 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78229, 67.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.3 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78229 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 78229 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |