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Population and households in ZIP 92103
Household size in ZIP 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.70 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.81 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.78 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 92103 is a place of small households, averaging 1.78 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 1.70 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 92103 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 92103, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 75 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 92103
Renters in ZIP 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.2% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.7% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 92103: 63.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 30.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 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 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 92103 as nationally: 8.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the San Diego area as a whole (7.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 92103 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,129 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,276 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,657 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,247 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,118 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 92103 costs $2,247 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider San Diego area ($2,468). Rents are up $1,118 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 92103
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.9% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.8% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.2% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 92103 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 92103: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 92103 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 92103
| Period | ZIP 92103 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 92103 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, 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 92103 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 92103 | 1.78 | 43.1 | 4.8% | 63.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $2,247 | 65.2% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 92134 | 5.96 | 23.5 | 8.1% | 65.3% | 6.1% | 1982 | $2,228 | 53.2% | 99.8% | 31.1% |
| ZIP 92104 | 2.08 | 35.6 | 7.1% | 72.3% | 7.3% | 1967 | $2,107 | 55.0% | 91.9% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 92140 | 2.72 | 20.5 | 8.9% | 45.4% | 6.3% | 1980 | $2,246 | 11.9% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 92101 | 1.54 | 38.6 | 3.3% | 77.8% | 13.2% | 2001 | $2,215 | 56.6% | 91.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 92116 | 1.93 | 38.8 | 7.0% | 67.8% | 6.7% | 1965 | $2,129 | 56.8% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 92110 | 2.36 | 34.9 | 6.5% | 61.8% | 13.0% | 1975 | $2,604 | 55.5% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 92108 | 1.99 | 34.2 | 5.6% | 70.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $2,899 | 59.5% | 95.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 92102 | 2.84 | 35.6 | 16.7% | 67.2% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,989 | 28.3% | 76.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 92111 | 2.60 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 48.1% | 5.5% | 1971 | $2,362 | 44.7% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 92147 | 2.67 | 27.1 | 5.4% | 91.3% | 7.2% | 1987 | $2,322 | 36.0% | 99.5% | 28.7% |
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 92103. 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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