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Population and households in ZIP 92081
Household size in ZIP 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, ZIP 92081 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the San Diego area as a whole, where it has 2.86 people. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the east.
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 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 92081 are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 92081 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 92081
Renters in ZIP 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.2% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 92081 than nationally: 45.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 28.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.9 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 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 92081: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 92081 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 92081 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing. ZIP 92081 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 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,395 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,414 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,944 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,462 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,067 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 92081 pays $2,462 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,067 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 92081
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 92081 than nationally: 42.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The San Diego area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 92081 is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 92081
| Period | ZIP 92081 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 92081 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. 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 92081 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 92081 | 2.61 | 39.8 | 8.8% | 45.6% | 4.3% | 1988 | $2,462 | 42.6% | 93.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 92083 | 3.32 | 36.0 | 15.4% | 48.2% | 5.2% | 1982 | $2,301 | 22.0% | 74.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 92056 | 2.83 | 42.2 | 7.2% | 32.5% | 5.8% | 1986 | $2,770 | 41.8% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 92084 | 3.20 | 36.9 | 15.0% | 39.9% | 5.9% | 1980 | $2,388 | 26.5% | 81.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 92010 | 2.75 | 40.1 | 10.4% | 35.3% | 6.2% | 1997 | $3,190 | 60.9% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 92078 | 2.83 | 41.9 | 9.0% | 27.7% | 6.3% | 1998 | $2,557 | 50.5% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| 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 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 92057 | 3.17 | 39.5 | 12.5% | 32.4% | 5.0% | 1988 | $2,711 | 32.4% | 85.5% | 4.2% |
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 92081. 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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