About Zip Code 78242

78242 is a zip code in the San Antonio Metropolitan area. It has a population of 36,404 and a population density of 4,471, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 28, which is 7 years below the San Antonio Metro median age and 11 years below the national average.


Zip code 78242 has a median home value of $173,793, which is 41% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,591 is 7% above the metro average rent and 24% below the national average rent The average household income in zip code 78242 is $45,589 , which is 35% below the Metro average household income and 39% below the national average of household income.

$173,793Median Home Value
$294,480 San Antonio Metro Area
$1,591Median Rent
$1,479 San Antonio Metro Area

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Zip code 78242's population is made up of 44% married, 43% single, 9% divorced and 5% widowed. Gen Z make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 52% of the population in zip code 78242.

36,404Population
2,703,999 San Antonio Metro Area
4,471Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
28 Median Age
35 San Antonio Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in zip code 78242 is $16,361. The Median Household Income is $45,589

$16,361Income Per Capita
$37,260 San Antonio Metro Area
$45,589Median Household Income
$73,195 San Antonio Metro Area
28% Poverty Rate
14% San Antonio Metro Area
12% Unemployment Rate
4% San Antonio Metro Area
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Amenities in Zip Code 78242
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$173,793Median Home Value
$294,480 San Antonio Metro Area
$1,591Median Rent
$1,479 San Antonio Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 San Antonio Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
48%
Home Owners
52%
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San Antonio crime index is 195 which is higher than the national average.

195
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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