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Population and households in ZIP 92009
Household size in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 92009 holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.74 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 92009 is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in ZIP 92009, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other California ZIP codes, ZIP 92009 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 92009
Renters in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 92009 own their homes; 27.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 25.8% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 92009 than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the San Diego area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 92009 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. ZIP 92009 has newer homes than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,617 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,763 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,339 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,814 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,196 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 92009 runs $2,814 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,196 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 92009
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 92009: 66.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 92009: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 92009 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 92009
| Period | ZIP 92009 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 92009 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 92009 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 92009 | 2.83 | 43.3 | 7.6% | 27.4% | 6.2% | 1991 | $2,814 | 66.9% | 97.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 92011 | 2.57 | 45.0 | 8.0% | 35.7% | 10.8% | 1993 | $3,344 | 68.7% | 98.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 92024 | 2.59 | 45.2 | 7.7% | 33.4% | 8.3% | 1982 | $2,945 | 66.9% | 95.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 92078 | 2.83 | 41.9 | 9.0% | 27.7% | 6.3% | 1998 | $2,557 | 50.5% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 92007 | 2.56 | 42.5 | 4.5% | 37.8% | 12.2% | 1977 | $3,068 | 73.8% | 95.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 92081 | 2.61 | 39.8 | 8.8% | 45.6% | 4.3% | 1988 | $2,462 | 42.6% | 93.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 92010 | 2.75 | 40.1 | 10.4% | 35.3% | 6.2% | 1997 | $3,190 | 60.9% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 92067 | 2.70 | 49.0 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 26.1% | 1986 | $3,501 | 73.9% | 98.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 92069 | 3.17 | 37.0 | 12.4% | 43.8% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,430 | 35.8% | 81.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 92008 | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.6% | 51.7% | 8.5% | 1980 | $2,571 | 54.1% | 95.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 92091 | 2.38 | 51.7 | 3.0% | 19.1% | 12.0% | 1986 | $3,501 | 83.0% | 99.2% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 92009. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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