78242 ZIP Code – San Antonio, Texas

ZIP code 78242 is a large ZIP code located in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County with a population of approximately 36,404 residents. The median household income of $45,589 is below the Texas average and below the national average. The median home value of $116,400 is well below the national average, with 53.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,111 is near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 13.1%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 9.6%, well below the national average. At 29.0, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78243, 78236, 78211.

ZIP Code 78242 Data

Population 36,404

Median Household Income $45,589

Median Home Value $116,400

Median Rent $1,111

Median Age 29.0

Unemployment Rate 13.1%

Poverty Rate 24.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

County Bexar County

State Texas

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ZIP 78242 vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 78242	TX Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	36k	15k	10k
Median Household Income	$45k	$70k	$73k
Median Home Value	$116k	$207k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,111	$1,123	$1,088
Median Age	29.0	39.8	43.2
Unemployment Rate	13.1%	4.8%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	24.4%	14.2%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	25.7%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
78243	SAN ANTONIO	299	Not provided
78236	JBSA LACKLAND	8,154	$73,750
78211	SAN ANTONIO	31,433	$50,183
78226	SAN ANTONIO	7,357	$30,669
78227	SAN ANTONIO	45,553	$45,396