Population 49,197 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 92128 has 2.49 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.46 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, ZIP 92128 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the east.
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 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 92128: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 92128 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
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 92128
Renters in ZIP 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 92128 rent their homes (34.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider San Diego area (45.4%). Among homeowners, 30.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 92128: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the San Diego area. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 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 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 92128 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,716 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,745 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,190 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,991 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,275 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 92128 pays $2,991 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,275 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 92128
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.2% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.0% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 92128 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center 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 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 92128: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 97 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 92128
| Period | ZIP 92128 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 92128 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Diego area overall (6.1%). 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 92128 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 92128 | 2.49 | 45.1 | 6.0% | 34.7% | 5.9% | 1986 | $2,991 | 64.9% | 97.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 92064 | 2.93 | 42.3 | 7.3% | 24.4% | 4.4% | 1980 | $2,722 | 53.7% | 94.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 92127 | 3.09 | 40.2 | 7.0% | 25.8% | 4.6% | 2001 | $2,902 | 72.6% | 96.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 92129 | 2.89 | 41.9 | 6.8% | 28.8% | 5.9% | 1987 | $2,977 | 66.0% | 95.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 92131 | 2.76 | 45.3 | 6.0% | 19.8% | 5.2% | 1992 | $3,343 | 71.3% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 92145 | 3.09 | 44.0 | 9.0% | 18.9% | 8.0% | 2011 | $2,349 | 84.9% | 98.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 92126 | 3.11 | 36.0 | 7.5% | 47.9% | 6.0% | 1986 | $2,808 | 49.4% | 91.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 92067 | 2.70 | 49.0 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 26.1% | 1986 | $3,501 | 73.9% | 98.8% | 5.8% |
| 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 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 92128. 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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