The U.S. ZIP Code 78666 is associated with San Marcos, TX in Hays County. About 11.2% of residents in ZIP Code 78666 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 25.4 years. It is estimated that about 30.3% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $22,431. The median household income is at $44,159, while an estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 82,923.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78666 is $44,159, while the region's mean household income is $59,091. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,431. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78666 of $22,431 is approximately 28.28% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 14.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately47.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 78666 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.6% of 78666 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78666 are younger than average. The median age of 25.4 years in ZIP Code 78666 is approximately 33.33% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.3% of the population in 78666 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 78666 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 13.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 23.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78666 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 76.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78666 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 76.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78666, 86.0% of the population graduated high school, while 30.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.9% in this Hays County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78666, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 45.0% of 78666 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78666 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.0%), followed by Black or African American (6.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 5.2% |
In ZIP Code 78666, 70.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 26.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hays County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 70.7% |
| Spanish | 26.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 78666 in July 2024 comes in at $340,199. The July 2024 value is approximately -2% lower than the $346,242 median value in February 2024, and -5% lower than the $356,371 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78666, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Hays County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $340,199 |
| Jun 2024 | $341,740 |
| May 2024 | $343,132 |
| Apr 2024 | $344,519 |
| Mar 2024 | $345,382 |
| Feb 2024 | $346,242 |
| Jan 2024 | $347,743 |
| Dec 2023 | $349,441 |
| Nov 2023 | $351,669 |
| Oct 2023 | $353,312 |
| Sep 2023 | $354,904 |
| Aug 2023 | $356,371 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 8.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 10.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78666 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.44 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78666 | 12.94¢/kWh | 8.74¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.83¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 6.55¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78666 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.94 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.18 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.14 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.92 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.02 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78666, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.7 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78666 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 78666 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 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 17.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78666, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 78666 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hays County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 313 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 204 |
| Debt collection | 77 |
| Checking or savings account | 15 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 13 |
| Other | 45 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 225 |
| Improper use of your report | 178 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 73 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 46 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 41 |
| Other | 104 |