ZIP code 78242

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 78242 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in San Antonio, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 78242 ZIP code area.

78242 is the zip code for

San Antonio, TX

Total population
31,395▲
Housing units
9,734▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
7.81
Density
(people per sq. mile)
4,019.85▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.09

Demographic data for zip code 78242

Gender:

Male
15,414▲
Female
15,981▲
Median age
Male
26.00
Female
27.90
Gender

Households:

Total households
8,951▲
Family households
7,213▲
Nonfamily households
1,738▲
Average household size
3.51▼
Average family size
3.88▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
9,734▲
Occupied housing units
8,951▲
Owner-occupied
5,321▲
Renter-occupied
3,630▲
Vacant housing units
783▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
3,152▲
5 to 9 years
3,143▼
10 to 14 years
3,010▲
15 to 19 years
2,928▲
20 to 24 years
2,479▲
25 to 34 years
4,610▲
35 to 44 years
3,834▼
45 to 54 years
3,430▲
55 to 59 years
1,366▲
60 to 64 years
1,144▲
65 to 74 years
1,473▲
75 to 84 years
682▲
85 years and over
144▲
Median age
27.00▲
Age

Race:

White
2,803
Hispanic or Latino
27,266
Black or African American
878
Asian
176
American Indian & Alaska Native
34
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
25
Other (One Race)
56
Two or More Races
157
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 78242

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
21,869
Civilian labor force
13,582
Employed
11,811
Unemployed
1,771
Armed Forces
49
Not in labor force
8,238
Percent Unemployed
13.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
11,584
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
8,828
Carpooled
1,667
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
525
Walked
234
Other means
179
Worked at home
151
Mean travel time
27.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
11,811
Management / business / science / arts
1,620
Service
3,012
Sales / office
3,437
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
2,203
Production / transportation / material moving
1,539
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
11,811
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
77
Construction
1,739
Manufacturing
633
Wholesale trade
289
Retail trade
1,757
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
624
Information
219
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
388
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,274
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,943
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,391
Public administration
769
Other services
708
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
11,811
Private wage & salary workers
9,598
Government workers
1,546
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
656
Unpaid family workers
11
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
9,101
Less than $10,000
1,142
$10,000 to $14,999
511
$15,000 to $24,999
1,653
$25,000 to $34,999
1,358
$35,000 to $49,999
1,739
$50,000 to $74,999
1,618
$75,000 to $99,999
792
$100,000 to $149,999
271
$150,000 to $199,999
7
$200,000 or more
10
Median household income
$33,883
Mean household income
$39,631
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
34.2%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 78242

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Alan B Shepard Middle
5558 Ray Ellison Dr		(210) 623-187554015013.1
Five Palms Elementary
7138 Five Palms Dr		(210) 645-3850434515.4
Frank Madla El
6100 Royalgate Dr		(210) 645-38005459215.8
Hidden Cove El
5003 Gray Buffalo		(210) 623-622057048315.5
Indian Creek El
5830 Old Pearsall Rd		(210) 623-146175964015.5
Neil Armstrong El
7111 Apple Vly Dr		(210) 623-87874722115.5
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Junior Hi
9390 S W Loop 410		(210) 623-626074058812.8
Shekinah Radiance Academy
5203 Old Pearsall Rd
(Other/Alternative School)		(210) 623-3030766519.0
So San Antonio H S West
5622 Ray Ellison Dr		(210) 623-180063142911.6
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Universities and Colleges around 78242

NameAddressPhone
Aclp University5800 Farinon Drive
San Antonio, TX 78249		(210) 690-5562
ITT Technical Institute
5700 Northwest Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78249		(210) 694-4612
Aclp University5959 Northwest Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78249		(210) 690-3254
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 78242

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Baptist Medical Center
111 Dallas Street
San Antonio, TX 78205		(210) 297-7000395
Brooke Army Medical Center
3851 Roger Brookes Drive
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234		(210) 916-2225226
Christus Santa Rosa Hlth Care
333 North Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207		(210) 704-2011527
Compass Hosp Of San Antonio14743 Jones Maltsberger Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78247		(210) 402-00290
Covenant Behavioral Hlth Syst
8550 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78240		(210) 699-858584
Healthsouth Rehab Institute
9119 Cinnamon Hill
San Antonio, TX 78240		(210) 691-073796
Ihs Hospital At San Antonio
7310 Oak Manor Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 308-026125
Kindred Hospital-San Antonio
3636 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 616-061659
Laurel Ridge Hospital
17720 Corporate Woods Drive
San Antonio, TX 78259		(210) 491-940056
Methodist Amb Surgery Hosp
"9150 Huebner Road, Suite 100"
San Antonio, TX 78240		(210) 691-800037
Methodist Children's Hospital
7700 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 575-7138150
Methodist Specialty Hospital
8026 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 575-8110218
Metropolitan Methodist Hosp
1310 Mccullough Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212		(210) 208-2200252
Mission Vista Behavioral Syst14747 Jones Maltsberger
San Antonio, TX 78247		(210) 490-000016
Nextcare Hosp Of San Antonio
8026 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 692-808034
Nix Health Care System414 Navarro Street
San Antonio, TX 78205		(210) 271-1800180
North Central Baptist Hospital
520 Madison Oak Drive
San Antonio, TX 78258		(210) 297-4000141
Northeast Baptist Hospital
8811 Village Drive
San Antonio, TX 78217		(210) 297-2000213
Northeast Methodist Hospital
12412 Judson Road
San Antonio, TX 78233		(210) 650-4949116
San Antonio State Hospital
6711 South New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78223		(210) 531-7711375
South Texas Veterans Hlth Care
7400 Merton Minter Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78284		(210) 617-51401,112
Southeast Baptist Hospital
4214 East Southcross Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78222		(210) 297-3000126
Southwest General Hospital
7400 Barlite Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78224		(210) 921-2000200
Southwest Mental Health Center
8535 Tom Slick
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 616-030040
Southwest Texas Methodist Hosp
7700 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 575-4000754
St Luke's Baptist Hospital
7930 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 297-5000244
Sw Neuropsychiatric Institute8535 Tom Slick Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(512) 696-997740
Tx Ctr For Infectious Disease
2303 Se Military Drive
San Antonio, TX 78223		(210) 534-8857109
University Health System
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 358-4000472
Warm Springs Rehab Hospital
5101 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229		(210) 616-010064
Wilford Hall Medical Center
"2200 Bergquist Drive, Suite 1"
Lackland Afb, TX 78236		(210) 292-7412284
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 78242

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Travelodge San Antonio Lackland A F B120 Rustleaf Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242		14870
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 78242

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
P J's Submarine Sandwich Shop4948 W Military Dr
San Antonio, TX 78242		Sandwiches210-675-5088
Pizza Hut5970 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242		Italian, Pizza210-623-5570
Taqueria Jalisco6010 Old Pearsall Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78242		Mexican210-623-1631
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Crime Rates in San Antonio, TX

Crime rates in San Antonio, TX:

Total
91,470
Violent Crime
7,327
Murder & Manslaughter
122
Forcible Rape
635
Robbery
2,445
Aggravated Assault
4,125
Property Crime
84,143
Burglary
16,750
Larceny & Theft
60,669
Motor Vehicle Theft
6,724
Arson
459
San Antonio, TX

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