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Population and households in ZIP 92602
Household size in ZIP 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.56 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.77 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 92602 is a place of big households: 3.56 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 climbed from 2.79, 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 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 92602 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 92602 (13.4%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 92602
Renters in ZIP 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 92602: 50.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 30.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the east. The renter share has edged up 0.8 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 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 92602 is close to the national rate: 10.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Los Angeles area (6.7%). Vacancy has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, 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 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 92602 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,950 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,921 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,707 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,367 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,416 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 92602 pays $3,367 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,416 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
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 92602
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.3% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 92602: 77.3% 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 7.8 points, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 45 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 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 92602: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 39 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 92602
| Period | ZIP 92602 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 92602 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only 98 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, 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 92602 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 92602 | 3.56 | 36.9 | 13.4% | 50.7% | 10.0% | 2007 | $3,367 | 77.3% | 98.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 92782 | 2.63 | 41.2 | 9.2% | 41.2% | 3.8% | 1998 | $2,912 | 65.9% | 96.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 92620 | 3.02 | 37.8 | 9.8% | 44.3% | 8.2% | 2000 | $3,254 | 72.2% | 96.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 92780 | 3.06 | 37.3 | 12.0% | 56.7% | 5.0% | 1971 | $2,484 | 36.5% | 83.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 92604 | 2.73 | 44.4 | 9.7% | 35.0% | 7.2% | 1976 | $2,952 | 64.7% | 96.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 92606 | 2.83 | 36.1 | 9.7% | 61.4% | 6.2% | 1995 | $3,015 | 67.0% | 94.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 92705 | 3.10 | 40.1 | 10.5% | 34.6% | 4.3% | 1972 | $2,559 | 46.0% | 86.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 92618 | 2.83 | 33.9 | 8.6% | 59.7% | 11.0% | 2013 | $3,073 | 73.7% | 97.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 92869 | 3.20 | 42.6 | 9.0% | 26.4% | 2.7% | 1976 | $2,737 | 43.8% | 88.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 92614 | 2.62 | 35.1 | 8.9% | 62.5% | 7.5% | 1994 | $3,087 | 68.2% | 95.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 92701 | 3.74 | 32.9 | 18.4% | 74.6% | 7.2% | 1971 | $1,860 | 11.2% | 64.0% | 4.9% |
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 92602. 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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