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Population and households in ZIP 92117
Household size in ZIP 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 92117 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 92117 are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider San Diego area, where the median age is 39.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.1, mirroring the country.
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 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 92117 (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the San Diego area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national share fell.
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 92117
Renters in ZIP 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.3% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.8% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 92117 than nationally: 43.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over a third of owners (34.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, 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 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 92117: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 92117 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,387 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,507 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,908 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,515 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,128 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 92117 costs $2,515 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,128 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
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 92117
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.5% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.9% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 92117: 52.9% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.3 points, 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 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 92117 is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 92117
| Period | ZIP 92117 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 92117 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 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 92117 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 92117 | 2.51 | 41.2 | 9.4% | 43.8% | 5.5% | 1965 | $2,515 | 52.9% | 91.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 92111 | 2.60 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 48.1% | 5.5% | 1971 | $2,362 | 44.7% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| 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 92037 | 2.23 | 42.1 | 4.7% | 38.1% | 12.5% | 1974 | $2,811 | 77.9% | 98.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 92123 | 2.57 | 36.4 | 10.6% | 55.9% | 7.4% | 1983 | $2,963 | 50.1% | 94.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 92110 | 2.36 | 34.9 | 6.5% | 61.8% | 13.0% | 1975 | $2,604 | 55.5% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 92093 | 2.03 | 19.6 | 5.3% | 97.7% | 3.1% | 1977 | $1,669 | 92.4% | 100.0% | 18.9% |
| ZIP 92108 | 1.99 | 34.2 | 5.6% | 70.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $2,899 | 59.5% | 95.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 92121 | 2.54 | 36.7 | 3.7% | 53.0% | 5.5% | 1992 | $3,119 | 74.2% | 98.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 92103 | 1.78 | 43.1 | 4.8% | 63.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $2,247 | 65.2% | 96.9% | 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 92117. 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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