ZIP Code 78242 Demographics

Bexar County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78242 compared to county averages.

Total Population

36,404

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,589

↓ 32.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$116,400

↓ 47.6% vs county

Median Age

27.8 yrs

↑ 18.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

12.1%

↓ +124.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78242 compares to Bexar County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78242 $46k Bexar $67k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78242 $116k Bexar $222k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

51.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,111

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78242 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$116,400
Down Payment (20%)$23,280
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$739P&I: $589 | Tax: $116 | Ins: $34
Rent (Local Median)
$1,111
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $372/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78242, sorted by distance.

78243 1.6 mi away bexar county 78211 2.7 mi away bexar county 78236 2.9 mi away bexar county 78226 3.3 mi away bexar county 78227 4.1 mi away bexar county 78237 5.4 mi away bexar county 78225 5.5 mi away bexar county 78224 5.7 mi away bexar county

About Bexar County

Bexar County is located in Texas and has a total population of 2,014,059. The county's median household income is $67,275 and median home value is $222,300. ZIP code 78242 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Bexar County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.