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Household size in ZIP 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.49 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.65 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.48 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.45 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 92139 is a place of big households: 3.45 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.49, in line with the national trend.
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 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.0 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 92139 is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 92139: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, as it has 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 92139
Renters in ZIP 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.3% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 92139 than nationally: 42.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider San Diego area (45.4%). Nearly three in ten owners (28.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, 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 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 92139: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the San Diego area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 92139 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider San Diego area, where the median home dates to 1981.
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 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,445 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,483 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,758 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,368 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$922 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 92139 pays $2,368 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $922 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 39.1% 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 northwest and lowest in the center.
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 92139
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 92139 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 92139 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 92139
| Period | ZIP 92139 | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 92139 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Only 99 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 92139 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 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 91902 | 3.02 | 45.2 | 8.4% | 21.0% | 3.4% | 1980 | $2,007 | 43.4% | 92.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 91950 | 3.13 | 37.4 | 19.0% | 64.3% | 8.0% | 1968 | $1,765 | 16.9% | 76.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 91910 | 2.95 | 38.8 | 14.7% | 50.5% | 6.7% | 1973 | $2,343 | 27.4% | 83.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 91945 | 3.25 | 36.5 | 12.9% | 46.8% | 4.8% | 1966 | $2,278 | 20.1% | 89.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 92113 | 3.54 | 32.6 | 20.9% | 69.9% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,651 | 12.0% | 68.4% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 91977 | 3.20 | 37.4 | 13.0% | 35.5% | 4.4% | 1975 | $2,068 | 28.4% | 88.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 92136 | 2.72 | 23.8 | 8.7% | 81.9% | 43.2% | 1980 | $2,210 | 34.2% | 99.1% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 92102 | 2.84 | 35.6 | 16.7% | 67.2% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,989 | 28.3% | 76.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 91911 | 3.39 | 38.1 | 16.2% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 1973 | $2,236 | 19.5% | 78.8% | 11.1% |
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 92139. 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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