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Household size in ZIP 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 92104 are small: just 2.08 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 2.15, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 65 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 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.6, ZIP 92104 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.1, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in ZIP 92104, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, 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 92104
Renters in ZIP 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.2% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 92104 rent: 72.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly three in ten owners (28.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only 80 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 92104: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the San Diego area. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 92104 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, 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 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, 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 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,049 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,142 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,494 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,107 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,058 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 92104 pays $2,107 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the San Diego area as a whole ($2,468). Rents are up $1,058 a month from 2006–10, a 101% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 92104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.0% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 92104: 55.0% 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 has risen 20.6 points since 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 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 92104 is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.6 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 92104
| Period | ZIP 92104 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 92104: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 92104 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 92104 | 2.08 | 35.6 | 7.1% | 72.3% | 7.3% | 1967 | $2,107 | 55.0% | 91.9% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 92116 | 1.93 | 38.8 | 7.0% | 67.8% | 6.7% | 1965 | $2,129 | 56.8% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 92134 | 5.96 | 23.5 | 8.1% | 65.3% | 6.1% | 1982 | $2,228 | 53.2% | 99.8% | 31.1% |
| ZIP 92105 | 3.19 | 34.6 | 18.3% | 66.9% | 5.5% | 1970 | $1,844 | 22.3% | 70.7% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 92103 | 1.78 | 43.1 | 4.8% | 63.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $2,247 | 65.2% | 96.9% | 4.4% |
| 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 92101 | 1.54 | 38.6 | 3.3% | 77.8% | 13.2% | 2001 | $2,215 | 56.6% | 91.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 92115 | 2.78 | 30.9 | 10.8% | 60.9% | 10.4% | 1969 | $2,099 | 43.1% | 87.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 92113 | 3.54 | 32.6 | 20.9% | 69.9% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,651 | 12.0% | 68.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 92123 | 2.57 | 36.4 | 10.6% | 55.9% | 7.4% | 1983 | $2,963 | 50.1% | 94.7% | 6.8% |
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 92104. 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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