78148 — Universal City, TX
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthcare | 91/High | +3 owner-occupied 53% (x0.3) · +9 8,767 households | Details → |
| general | 90/High | +5 owner-occupied 53% · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
| other | 90/High | +5 owner-occupied 53% · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 90/High | +3 owner-occupied 53% (x0.3) · +5 8,767 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Roofing | 88/High | +6 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
| Gutters | 88/High | +6 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
| insurance | 88/High | +6 owner-occupied 53% · +3 8,767 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Real Estate | 87/High | +5 owner-occupied 53% (x0.8) · +6 8,767 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 85/High | +7 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 85/High | +6 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 85/High | +6 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 84/High | +6 owner-occupied 53% (x0.9) · +7 8,767 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| HVAC | 83/High | +6 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +4 8,767 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 83/High | +7 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +6 8,767 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 82/High | +7 owner-occupied 53% (x1.2) · +5 8,767 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78148
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Universal City |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 22,187 |
| Total Households | 8,767 |
| Median Household Income | $75K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 53% |
| Median Home Value | $267K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 61% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 78148?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 78148 scores highest for healthcare (91/100). It also scores well for general and other.
Why do scores differ across verticals for the same ZIP?▾
Each vertical weights Census signals differently. Roofing emphasizes older homes; landscaping emphasizes higher-income single-family homes; B2B verticals weight business density and income over home age. The same ZIP can score very differently across verticals.
How do I use these scores to plan my service territory?▾
Import ZIP 78148 and surrounding high-scoring ZIPs into AreaOps, assign them to your brand and market, and use the targeting workbench to find adjacent expansion opportunities.
What Census data powers these scores?▾
Scores are computed from 2024 ACS 5-Year estimates: population, households, owner-occupied housing, median income, median home value, and single-family share.
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