ZIP Code 78239 Demographics & Data

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In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 78239

The U.S. ZIP Code 78239 is associated with San Antonio, TX in Bexar County. The 78239 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.2 years, and 20.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $61,234. It is estimated that about 25.2% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,760. The current population estimate for this region is 27,431.

Population in 78239

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78239 is 27,431.

San Antonio, TX

The 78239 ZIP Code is associated with San Antonio, TX in Bexar County.

Area Codes associated with 78239

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78239 include 210.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78239

Sunrise: 7:19 am
Sunset: 7:36 pm
Sunrise in 78239 7:19 am
Sunrise in 78239 7:36 pm

Weather forecast for 78239

This Afternoon's forecast for 78239: Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 78239

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 78239 Moderate

Internet in 78239

An estimated 94.6% of households in ZIP Code 78239 have a computer, while about 83.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78239

In ZIP Code 78239, males make up an estimated 48.2% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.8%.

Health Insurance in 78239

Approximately 23.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78239 (San Antonio, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78239

The median household income in ZIP Code 78239 is $61,234, while the region's mean household income is $74,485. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,760. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78239 of $25,760 is approximately 17.64% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 9.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.1% of the population in 78239 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.7% of 78239 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78239

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 23.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.5%
$200,000 or more per year 4.2%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78239

Residents of ZIP Code 78239 are younger than average. The median age of 37.2 years in ZIP Code 78239 is approximately 2.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.6% of the population in 78239 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 78239 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78239

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.8%
5 to 9 years 8.0%
10 to 14 years 5.9%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 12.6%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 5.7%
60 to 64 years 5.6%
65 to 74 years 9.0%
75 to 84 years 5.9%
85 years and over 2.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78239 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78239

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78239 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78239 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 76.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78239 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78239

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 76.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78239

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78239

In ZIP Code 78239, 86.1% of the population graduated high school, while 25.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Bexar County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78239

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.7%
Some college, no degree 23.6%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate or professional degree 9.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78239

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78239, 96.4% is one race, while 3.6% are two or more races. Approximately 46.2% of 78239 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78239 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.4%), followed by Black or African American (20.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78239

Industry Percent
White 70.4%
Black or African American 20.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.4%
Some other race 5.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78239

In ZIP Code 78239, 65.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 28.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 in 78239

Language Spoken Percent
English only 65.8%
Spanish 28.8%
Other Indo-European languages 1.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.6%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78239

The median home value in ZIP Code 78239 in July 2024 comes in at $235,023. The July 2024 value is approximately -0% lower than the $235,405 median value in February 2024, and -3% lower than the $241,966 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78239, an estimated 34.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Bexar County region.

Home Values in 78239

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $235,023
Jun 2024 $235,807
May 2024 $236,042
Apr 2024 $236,025
Mar 2024 $235,627
Feb 2024 $235,405
Jan 2024 $236,087
Dec 2023 $237,538
Nov 2023 $239,381
Oct 2023 $240,852
Sep 2023 $241,686
Aug 2023 $241,966

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 78239

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 34.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78239 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78239 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.52% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.15% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes electricity rates in 78239 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78239

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78239 9.24¢/kWh 7.67¢/kWh 6.47¢/kWh
Texas 14.47¢/kWh 9.11¢/kWh 6.2¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78239

Month ZIP Code 78239 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.25 3 6.31
Mar 5.34 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.42 5.13 7.3
May 5.34 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.62 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.87 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.24 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.03 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.97 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.61 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes solar power levels in 78239 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78239

In 78239, 58.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.6 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78239 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 78239 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78239

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 6.4%
Manufacturing 6.7%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.2%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.3%
Other services, except public administration 6.7%
Public administration 4.4%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 78239 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78239, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 78239 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bexar County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 78239

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 222
Credit reporting or credit repair services 183
Debt collection 29
Checking or savings account 11
Mortgage 10
Other 13
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 78239

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 135
Improper use of your report 119
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 85
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 66
Attempts to collect debt not owed 16
Other 47
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 78239. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.