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Population and households in ZIP 92127
Household size in ZIP 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.19 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 92127 is a place of big households: 3.09 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has crept up from 3.05 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in ZIP 92127 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 34.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 92127: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, 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 92127
Renters in ZIP 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in ZIP 92127 rent their homes (25.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 18.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, 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 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 92127: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. ZIP 92127 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five 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 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 92127 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 44 have newer homes.
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 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,744 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,834 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,929 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,902 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,158 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 92127 costs $2,902 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,158 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
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 92127
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.7% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.5% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 92127: 72.6% 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 10.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 84 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 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 92127: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 92127 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 92127
| Period | ZIP 92127 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 92127 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only 110 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 92127 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 92127 | 3.09 | 40.2 | 7.0% | 25.8% | 4.6% | 2001 | $2,902 | 72.6% | 96.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 92128 | 2.49 | 45.1 | 6.0% | 34.7% | 5.9% | 1986 | $2,991 | 64.9% | 97.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 92129 | 2.89 | 41.9 | 6.8% | 28.8% | 5.9% | 1987 | $2,977 | 66.0% | 95.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 92067 | 2.70 | 49.0 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 26.1% | 1986 | $3,501 | 73.9% | 98.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 92064 | 2.93 | 42.3 | 7.3% | 24.4% | 4.4% | 1980 | $2,722 | 53.7% | 94.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 92029 | 2.61 | 46.0 | 8.1% | 27.9% | 4.3% | 1988 | $2,458 | 48.8% | 90.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 92091 | 2.38 | 51.7 | 3.0% | 19.1% | 12.0% | 1986 | $3,501 | 83.0% | 99.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 92131 | 2.76 | 45.3 | 6.0% | 19.8% | 5.2% | 1992 | $3,343 | 71.3% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 92025 | 2.98 | 38.2 | 12.0% | 55.1% | 5.4% | 1978 | $2,208 | 29.6% | 77.3% | 4.7% |
| 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% |
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 92127. 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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