The U.S. ZIP Code 78261 is associated with San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. The 78261 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.8 years, and 10.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $93,853, while about 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 48.7% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $42,905. The current population estimate for this region is 16,749.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78261 is $93,853, while the region's mean household income is $119,570. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,905. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78261 of $42,905 is approximately 37.18% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 1.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 80% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.2% of the population in 78261 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.7% of 78261 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 13.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78261 are younger than average. The median age of 34.8 years in ZIP Code 78261 is approximately 8.66% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.8% of the population in 78261 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 78261 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78261 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78261 is high blood pressure, as approximately 23.8% of adults 18 and older in this Bexar County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.4% |
| Current asthma | 8.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 6.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78261 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.4% of those 18 and above in 78261 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78261 include sleeping less than 7 hours (34.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (33.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 66.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 66.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| Current smoking | 10.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 15.2% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.6% |
In ZIP Code 78261, 97.6% of the population graduated high school, while 48.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.8% in this Bexar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78261, 94.5% is one race, while 5.5% are two or more races. Approximately 37.7% of 78261 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78261 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.0%), followed by Black or African American (8.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 78261, 80.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 17.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 80.2% |
| Spanish | 17.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78261 in March 2024 comes in at $443,441. The March 2024 value is approximately -2% lower than the $450,430 median value in October 2023, and -2% lower than the $454,577 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78261, an estimated 49.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.1% of homes in the region were built between 2010 and 2013, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Bexar County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $443,441 |
| Feb 2024 | $443,234 |
| Jan 2024 | $444,100 |
| Dec 2023 | $446,068 |
| Nov 2023 | $448,039 |
| Oct 2023 | $450,430 |
| Sep 2023 | $452,105 |
| Aug 2023 | $453,383 |
| Jul 2023 | $453,628 |
| Jun 2023 | $454,148 |
| May 2023 | $454,245 |
| Apr 2023 | $454,577 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 17.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 20.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 49.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78261 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78261 | 9.24¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh | 6.47¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78261 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.72 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.29 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.27 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.79 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.96 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.93 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.61 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78261, 70.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.4 minutes. Approximately 23.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78261 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 78261 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 7.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78261, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 78261 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bexar County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 21 |
| Debt collection | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 19 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 4 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 2 |
| Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account | 1 |
| Opening an account | 1 |
| Other | 2 |