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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78069 has 5,803 residents and 1,720 households (average 3.37 persons per household). The median age is 34.2 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.2%) and White (45.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	5,803Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	6,904Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	6,045Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	203.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$71,071Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,720Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$106,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.37Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.36Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	5,510	5,462	5,485	5,449	5,652	6,012	5,874	6,376	6,115	6,187	6,542	7,124	6,904
Decennial Census	5,137	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	5,803	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 34.2

Male Median Age: 33.8

Female Median Age: 34.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	234	213	200	274	216	188	163	171	206	174	188	160	139	153	92	54	43	15
Female	196	189	251	208	234	210	195	163	183	161	241	137	152	119	113	90	44	34
Total	430	402	451	482	450	398	358	334	389	335	429	297	291	272	205	144	87	49

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	2,659	29.59%
Black:	38	0.42%
Hispanic:*	4,598	51.16%
Asian:	27	0.30%
American Indian:	97	1.08%
Hawaiian:	2	0.02%
Other:	1,566	17.43%
Total:	8,987	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	2,883	49.68%	33.8 years
Females:	2,920	50.32%	34.4 years
Total:	5,803	100%	34.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	6,115	88.57%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	42	0.61%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	101	1.46%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	646	10.82%
Total Population:	6,904	100%
Total Native Population:	6,157	89.18%
Total Foreign-born Population:	747	10.82%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $71,071, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $32,192 (82.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,755. Family households earn a median of $75,000 versus $33,390 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,610). By gender, male median income is $67,708 and female is $42,230, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $25,478 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.0%, which is far less than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (28.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$38,879	$36,044	$37,560	$40,000	$42,330	$39,325	$45,135	$48,702	$51,316	$58,698	$65,256	$73,355	$71,071
Median Family Income	$45,433	$43,359	$45,240	$47,428	$46,321	$45,779	$49,541	$55,864	$56,475	$59,723	$69,961	$75,250	$75,000
Median NonFamily Income	$17,639	$16,613	$24,830	$23,375	$27,917	$24,281	$23,818	$24,022	$20,543	$23,986	$28,684	$42,813	$33,390
Median Male Income	$40,809	$38,397	$34,307	$36,955	$0	$35,905	$36,430	$38,333	$39,244	$58,411	$60,847	$65,170	$67,708
Median Female Income	$26,865	$27,031	$27,382	$27,674	$0	$26,827	$25,268	$27,917	$30,533	$36,250	$33,870	$36,817	$42,230

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,817	49.77%
Unemployed:	109	1.93%
Not In Labor Force:	2,734	48.30%
Total:	5,660	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	724	25.70%
Service:	321	11.40%
Sales and Office:	801	28.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	504	17.89%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	467	16.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,817	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $106,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $32,200 (43.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,700. The median gross rent is $1,096, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $379 (52.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $433. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.43% (44.96% with a mortgage, 55.04% free-and-clear) and renters 12.57% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.70%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$74,500	$79,500	$72,400	$84,000	$88,000	$85,000	$88,800	$89,600	$95,000	$87,200	$118,500	$96,900	$106,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	6	2.30%
$500 to $999:	71	27.20%
$1,000 to $1,499:	152	58.24%
$1,500 to $1,999:	19	7.28%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	13	4.98%
Total:	261	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$717	$691	$719	$728	$707	$701	$750	$691	$663	$631	$753	$895	$1,096

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	816	39.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	999	48.12%
Renter Occupied:	261	12.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,076	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,076	88.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	275	11.70%
Total Housing Units:	2,351	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,261	53.64%
Multi-Family Units:	82	3.49%
Other Units:	1,008	42.88%
Total Housing Units:	2,351	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 8.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 74.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 38.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 41.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.36%). College enrollment is 20.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	400	8.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	793	17.19%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,807	39.18%
Some college, no degree:	923	20.01%
Associate's degree:	317	6.87%
Bachelor's degree:	333	7.22%
Graduate or professional degree:	39	0.85%
Total:	4,612	100%
High school or higher:	3,419	74.13%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	372	8.07%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,853	38.46%
Public Insurance:	1,888	25.45%
No Insurance:	2,678	36.10%
Total:	7,419	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,741	63.90%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	18.9%	23.5%	24.3%	21.3%	21.5%	18.9%	16.9%	14.5%	15.4%	12.1%	11.1%	11.3%	16.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	33	2.47%
Kindergarten:	93	6.95%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	647	48.36%
High school (grades 9-12):	297	22.20%
College or graduate school:	268	20.03%
Total:	1,338	100%
Early Childhood:	126	9.42%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,037	77.50%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Somerset, Texas
Counties:	Bexar County[Primary] Atascosa County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:58:37 PM
Population:	5,803 [See All]
Area Code:	830
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.1761, -98.6895
Land Area:	28.489 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78069/zip-code-78069.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	1,794Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	54Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,442Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,677Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	58Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$2,586,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$11,195,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	293Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	San Antonio-New Braunfels, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:	41700Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	2,612,802Source: Census
MSA:	San Antonio, TX MSASource: Census
Land Area:	28.489 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.018 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	23,28Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	58059.18, 9378.53 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4868708Source: Census
Place Name:	Somerset city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 78069 in Somerset, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 78069

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78069

Sources & References