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Population and households in ZIP 92037
Household size in ZIP 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 92037 are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.27, in line with the national trend. Only 105 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 92037 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 43.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 92037: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 69 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 92037
Renters in ZIP 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 92037 than nationally: 38.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in the San Diego area as a whole (45.4%). Among homeowners, 44.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 92037 than nationally: 12.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, 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 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 92037 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,659 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,754 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,350 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,811 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,151 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 92037 costs $2,811 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,151 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 92037
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 92037 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 40 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.9% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 92037: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 49 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 92037
| Period | ZIP 92037 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 92037 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 92037 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 92037 | 2.23 | 42.1 | 4.7% | 38.1% | 12.5% | 1974 | $2,811 | 77.9% | 98.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 92093 | 2.03 | 19.6 | 5.3% | 97.7% | 3.1% | 1977 | $1,669 | 92.4% | 100.0% | 18.9% |
| ZIP 92122 | 2.30 | 35.5 | 5.1% | 65.6% | 8.4% | 1985 | $2,851 | 75.0% | 96.5% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 92109 | 2.02 | 35.5 | 5.1% | 69.0% | 14.5% | 1973 | $2,602 | 69.5% | 97.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 92117 | 2.51 | 41.2 | 9.4% | 43.8% | 5.5% | 1965 | $2,515 | 52.9% | 91.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 92121 | 2.54 | 36.7 | 3.7% | 53.0% | 5.5% | 1992 | $3,119 | 74.2% | 98.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 92111 | 2.60 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 48.1% | 5.5% | 1971 | $2,362 | 44.7% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 92110 | 2.36 | 34.9 | 6.5% | 61.8% | 13.0% | 1975 | $2,604 | 55.5% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 92107 | 2.14 | 38.3 | 4.9% | 63.1% | 7.4% | 1963 | $2,643 | 62.7% | 97.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 92123 | 2.57 | 36.4 | 10.6% | 55.9% | 7.4% | 1983 | $2,963 | 50.1% | 94.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 92130 | 2.77 | 40.1 | 6.7% | 37.6% | 8.4% | 2001 | $3,236 | 81.9% | 97.8% | 4.4% |
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 92037. 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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