ZIP Code 78242, TX
Living in 78242
Bikeability22
Walkability13
Commute38
Public Transit37
Affordability93
Public Safety33
Airports73
Hospitals56
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian8%
Hispanic or Latino87%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school33%
High school graduate34%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office22%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$716Median Monthly Rent+$170 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K61%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
LP gas1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78242
United States45
Texas51
San Antonio Metro Area60
Bexar County66
Property Crime in 78242
United States48
Texas58
San Antonio Metro Area79
Bexar County85
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78242
Inland Flooding81
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78242, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78242, TX
Crossroads Christian Academy
1 miles, W
Gateway Christian School
1 miles, NW
New Life Christian Academy Hybrid
4 miles, N
Legacy Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78242, TX
Baptist University of the Americas
4 miles, E
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
6 miles, SE
Our Lady of the Lake University
6 miles, NE
St Mary's University
8 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78242, TX
Southwest General Hospital
4 miles, E
Children's Hospital of San Antonio
8 miles, NE
Baptist Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Texas Center for Infectious Disease
9 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78242, TX
San Antonio International Airport
15 miles, NE
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
81 miles, NE
Robert Gray Army Airfield
127 miles, N
Corpus Christi International Airport
128 miles, SE