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Population and households in ZIP 92083
Household size in ZIP 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.59 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.45 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.50 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.32 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 92083 are large by national standards, averaging 3.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 92083 is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 92083 (15.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 92083
Renters in ZIP 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.2% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.4% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 92083 than nationally: 48.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over a quarter of owners (26.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 92083: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 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 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 92083 was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east 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 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,327 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,299 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,647 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,301 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$974 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 92083 costs $2,301 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the San Diego area overall ($2,468). Rent has climbed $974 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.4% 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 92083
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 92083 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.2% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.3% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 92083 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.7 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 92083 has a lower 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 92083
| Period | ZIP 92083 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 92083 runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 92083 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 92083 | 3.32 | 36.0 | 15.4% | 48.2% | 5.2% | 1982 | $2,301 | 22.0% | 74.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 92084 | 3.20 | 36.9 | 15.0% | 39.9% | 5.9% | 1980 | $2,388 | 26.5% | 81.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 92081 | 2.61 | 39.8 | 8.8% | 45.6% | 4.3% | 1988 | $2,462 | 42.6% | 93.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 92056 | 2.83 | 42.2 | 7.2% | 32.5% | 5.8% | 1986 | $2,770 | 41.8% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 92010 | 2.75 | 40.1 | 10.4% | 35.3% | 6.2% | 1997 | $3,190 | 60.9% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 92057 | 3.17 | 39.5 | 12.5% | 32.4% | 5.0% | 1988 | $2,711 | 32.4% | 85.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 92008 | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.6% | 51.7% | 8.5% | 1980 | $2,571 | 54.1% | 95.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 92069 | 3.17 | 37.0 | 12.4% | 43.8% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,430 | 35.8% | 81.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 92078 | 2.83 | 41.9 | 9.0% | 27.7% | 6.3% | 1998 | $2,557 | 50.5% | 92.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 92003 | 2.70 | 47.5 | 11.0% | 29.4% | 6.0% | 1992 | $2,485 | 46.6% | 89.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 92058 | 3.03 | 31.4 | 8.1% | 65.4% | 7.3% | 1991 | $2,680 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 8.1% |
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 92083. 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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