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Household size in ZIP 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.65 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, ZIP 92136 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the San Diego area as a whole, where it has 2.86 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.75, as it has nationally.
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 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.1 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.1 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.8 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 92136 is young: half of its residents are under 23.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 are younger.
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 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 92136 than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 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 92136
Renters in ZIP 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.6% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.6% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.9% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 92136 rent: 81.9% 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, 32.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.9 points from 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 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +35.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 92136: 43.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 35.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 92136 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,213 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,310 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,633 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,210 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$997 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 92136 costs $2,210 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the San Diego area overall ($2,468). Rent has climbed $997 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 92136
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.2% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 92136 as nationally: 34.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the San Diego area overall (42.8%). The share with a degree has risen 21.1 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 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.7% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 92136: 99.1% 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 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 92136
| Period | ZIP 92136 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.7% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.3% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 92136 has been strong: just 0.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other California ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. 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 92136 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 92136 | 2.72 | 23.8 | 8.7% | 81.9% | 43.2% | 1980 | $2,210 | 34.2% | 99.1% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 92113 | 3.54 | 32.6 | 20.9% | 69.9% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,651 | 12.0% | 68.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 91950 | 3.13 | 37.4 | 19.0% | 64.3% | 8.0% | 1968 | $1,765 | 16.9% | 76.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 92102 | 2.84 | 35.6 | 16.7% | 67.2% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,989 | 28.3% | 76.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 92155 | 2.93 | 23.4 | 2.8% | 100.0% | 11.4% | 1989 | $3,357 | 38.1% | 98.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 92118 | 2.33 | 48.7 | 6.6% | 43.1% | 23.8% | 1969 | $3,141 | 66.3% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 92134 | 5.96 | 23.5 | 8.1% | 65.3% | 6.1% | 1982 | $2,228 | 53.2% | 99.8% | 31.1% |
| ZIP 92101 | 1.54 | 38.6 | 3.3% | 77.8% | 13.2% | 2001 | $2,215 | 56.6% | 91.3% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 92139 | 3.45 | 37.2 | 14.7% | 42.3% | 7.5% | 1976 | $2,368 | 25.4% | 86.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 92114 | 3.59 | 38.8 | 16.1% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 1971 | $2,095 | 22.2% | 82.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 92105 | 3.19 | 34.6 | 18.3% | 66.9% | 5.5% | 1970 | $1,844 | 22.3% | 70.7% | 6.2% |
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 92136. 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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