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78242

Texas · 36,168 residents · 7.92 sq mi
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ZIP 78242 is home to 36,168 people in Bexar County. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 29.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $148,200. There are 4,570 people per square mile. 23.3% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. Among the 68 ZIP codes in Bexar County, 78242 ranks 56th by median household income.

$50,644
US average: $82,259
$19,020
US average: $44,673
$148,200
US average: $376,019
10.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
7.92 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
33.7%
Age 65+
10.3%
49.6%
50.4%
3.38 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(2,841)
Black1.9%(685)
Hispanic / Latino86.5%(31,270)
Asian0.4%(144)
Other3.4%(1,228)
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Bexar County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST56TH OF 68HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78002$66,744
78023$134,007
78073$69,635
78101$111,280
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78242?

ZIP code 78242 has about 36,168 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78242?

The typical household in ZIP code 78242 earns about $50,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78242 expensive?

In ZIP code 78242, the median home is worth about $148,200, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78242?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78242?

About 23.3% of people in ZIP code 78242 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024