The U.S. ZIP Code 78249 is associated with San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. The 78249 ZIP Code has a median age of 28.1 years, and 11.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $66,539. It is estimated that about 44.1% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $30,209. The current population estimate for this region is 61,639.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78249 is $66,539, while the region's mean household income is $81,707. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,209. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78249 of $30,209 is approximately 3.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.9% of the population in 78249 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.3% of 78249 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78249 are younger than average. The median age of 28.1 years in ZIP Code 78249 is approximately 26.25% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.0% of the population in 78249 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 17.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 78249 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 17.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78249 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 83.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78249 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78249, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 44.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.1% in this Bexar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.4% |
| Associate's degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78249, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 46.8% of 78249 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78249 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.5%), followed by Asian (8.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 4.6% |
In ZIP Code 78249, 64.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 26.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% 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 | 64.5% |
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.1% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78249 in January 2025 comes in at $306,248. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $310,885 median value in August 2024, and -1% lower than the $310,102 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78249, an estimated 28.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Bexar County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $306,248 |
| Dec 2024 | $307,293 |
| Nov 2024 | $308,526 |
| Oct 2024 | $309,691 |
| Sep 2024 | $310,350 |
| Aug 2024 | $310,885 |
| Jul 2024 | $311,548 |
| Jun 2024 | $312,221 |
| May 2024 | $312,232 |
| Apr 2024 | $311,590 |
| Mar 2024 | $310,628 |
| Feb 2024 | $310,102 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 10.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 28.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78249 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.45 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.3% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78249 | 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 78249 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.74 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.1 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.9 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.9 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.3 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.67 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78249, 71.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.0 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78249 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 78249 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.2% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |