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Population and households in ZIP 92122
Household size in ZIP 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 92122 is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. ZIP 92122 has smaller households than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
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 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.5, ZIP 92122 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. The median age has climbed from 34.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest 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 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in ZIP 92122, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 91 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 92122
Renters in ZIP 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.8% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.0% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.3% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.6% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 92122 rent: 65.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 54.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.8 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 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 92122 is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. ZIP 92122 has a higher vacancy rate than most 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 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 92122 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The San Diego area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,760 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,748 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,222 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,851 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,091 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 92122 pays $2,851 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,091 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 92122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.4% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.4% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.0% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 92122: 75.0% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 55 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 92122: 96.5% 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 edged down 1.3 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 92122 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 92122
| Period | ZIP 92122 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in ZIP 92122 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Diego area overall (6.1%). 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 92122 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 92122 | 2.30 | 35.5 | 5.1% | 65.6% | 8.4% | 1985 | $2,851 | 75.0% | 96.5% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 92093 | 2.03 | 19.6 | 5.3% | 97.7% | 3.1% | 1977 | $1,669 | 92.4% | 100.0% | 18.9% |
| ZIP 92037 | 2.23 | 42.1 | 4.7% | 38.1% | 12.5% | 1974 | $2,811 | 77.9% | 98.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 92117 | 2.51 | 41.2 | 9.4% | 43.8% | 5.5% | 1965 | $2,515 | 52.9% | 91.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 92121 | 2.54 | 36.7 | 3.7% | 53.0% | 5.5% | 1992 | $3,119 | 74.2% | 98.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 92109 | 2.02 | 35.5 | 5.1% | 69.0% | 14.5% | 1973 | $2,602 | 69.5% | 97.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 92111 | 2.60 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 48.1% | 5.5% | 1971 | $2,362 | 44.7% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 92126 | 3.11 | 36.0 | 7.5% | 47.9% | 6.0% | 1986 | $2,808 | 49.4% | 91.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 92130 | 2.77 | 40.1 | 6.7% | 37.6% | 8.4% | 2001 | $3,236 | 81.9% | 97.8% | 4.4% |
| 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% |
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 92122. 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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