78242 — San Antonio, TX
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 78242 has moderate owner occupancy (54%) with a median household income of $51K and a median home value of $148K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 78/100. The high single-family detached share (71%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78242
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 36,168 |
| Total Households | 10,703 |
| Median Household Income | $51K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 5,736 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 54% |
| Median Home Value | $148K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 71% |
| Median Resident Age | 30 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1978 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 68% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 17% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 15% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 78242 score 78/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 78/100 is driven by: +8 owner-occupied 54% (x1.2); +6 10,703 households; +2 median income $51K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 78242 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 78242. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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