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Zip Code 78109 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    36,406
  • Density
    1,742 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $121,500
  • Med. Rent
    $1,074

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 78109 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#2,018 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 36406 Residents
#2,130 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Owner-occupied Housing Units 8449
#2,396 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 2.05%
#2,757 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 7.24%
#2,952 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 67%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 78109 is 36,406 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.05 | Zip Code 78109 land area is 20.9048 sq. miles | Population density is 1,741.51 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 32.7
Median Age - Male 31.1
Median Age - Female 34.2

Median age of zip code 78109 is 9.2% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 12.1% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 78109 is 11.1% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 13.1% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 78109 median age is 6.3% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 11.2% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 19788
Black or African American population 9072
Asian population 807
American Indian and Alaska Native population 527
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 4196

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.2% Czech 0.5%
Danish 0.2% Dutch 0.9%
English 5.5% French No Basque 2.9%
French Canadian 0.9% German 14.7%
Greek 0.2% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 7.1% Italian 3.1%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 0.4%
Polish 2.4% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.3% Scotch-Irish 0.7%
Scottish 1.8% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.4% Swedish 0.3%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0.1%
USA 5.9% Welsh 0.6%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.4% Other Ancestries 55.2%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 9139
Married couples 71.65%
Other couples 28.35%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 13.72% 17.23%
$30,000 and $50,000 17.74% 18.48%
$50,000 and $100,000 46.22% 43.31%
$100,000 and $200,000 19.87% 19.06%
$200,000 or more 2.45% 1.92%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 73.07%
Spanish language 23.35%
Other European language 1.79%
Asian language 1.49%
Other language 0.3%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 11648
Detached housing units 88.56%
Attached housing units 0.49%
2 units 0.12%
3 - 4 units 1.2%
5 - 9 units 0.54%
10 - 19 units 3.44%
20 - 49 units 1.24%
50 or more units 1.28%
Mobile homes 3.13%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 95.24%
Use public transportation 1.53%
Use Motorcycle 0.17%
Use bicycle 0.25%
Walk to work 0.55%
Work at home 2.26%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.51%
Attend Public School 20.43%
Attend college undergraduate program 7.24%
Attent graduate studies 2.05%
Not enrolled in school 66.78%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 3.79%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 8.59%
High school diploma 21.77%
Some college, no degree 34.03%
Associate degree 12.84%
Bachelor's degree 18.15%
Graduate or professional degree 0.83%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 252
Other Services (except Public Administration) 46
Construction 37
Accommodation and Food Services 26
Retail Trade 25
Health Care and Social Assistance 21
Wholesale Trade 18
Manufacturing 15
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 14
Finance and Insurance 13
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 10
Transportation and Warehousing 10
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 7
Educational Services 4
Information 3
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 94.22%
Housing vacant 5.78%
Housing occupied by owner 72.54%
Housing occupied by tenant 27.46%
Total Rented Units 3199
Median Contract Gross Rent $884
Median Gross Rent $1,074
Median Home Value $121,500

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 78109 median gross rent is 21.49% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $610
1 Bedroom $700
2 Bedrooms $930
3 Bedrooms $1,170
4 Bedrooms $1,210
AVERAGE RENT $924

Average rent in zip code 78109 ($924.00) is 15.7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 1.2% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 78109 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 16.5% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 15.2% higher, two bedroom rent is 15.8% higher, three bedroom rent is 15.5% higher, four bedroom rent is 15.9% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 12363
Detached housing units 87.12%
Attached housing units 1.12%
2 units 0.11%
3 - 4 units 1.13%
5 - 9 units 0.87%
10 - 19 units 4.32%
20 - 49 units 1.17%
50 or more units 1.21%
Mobile homes 2.94%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $22,971,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $20,572,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,399,000

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Zip Code City County Distance
78101 Adkins Bexar 0.68 ml
78263 San Antonio Bexar 3.69 ml
78152 Saint Hedwig Bexar 4.17 ml
78219 San Antonio Bexar 7.47 ml
78223 San Antonio Bexar 8.25 ml
78222 San Antonio Bexar 8.5 ml
78220 San Antonio Bexar 8.82 ml
78229 San Antonio Bexar 9.02 ml
78121 La Vernia Wilson 9.99 ml
78233 San Antonio Bexar 11.15 ml