Population 35,147 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 94401: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 94401
Household size in ZIP 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 94401 are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.76 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 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.2 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 94401 is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 37.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 94401 than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.2 points, 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 94401
Renters in ZIP 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.5% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.2% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.0% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 94401: 57.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 33.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.8 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 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 94401: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The San Francisco area as a whole looks much the same.
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 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 94401 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. 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 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,488 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,596 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,389 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,861 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,373 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 94401 pays $2,861 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,373 a month from 2006–10, a 92% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are 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 94401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 94401 than nationally: 44.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in the San Francisco area overall (52.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.2% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 94401 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 94401
| Period | ZIP 94401 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 94401 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Only 90 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.5 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 94401 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 94401 | 2.92 | 35.5 | 13.2% | 57.0% | 6.8% | 1964 | $2,861 | 44.4% | 83.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 94402 | 2.53 | 42.6 | 6.1% | 41.6% | 6.9% | 1961 | $3,306 | 68.3% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 94010 | 2.67 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 40.4% | 9.8% | 1958 | $2,974 | 69.9% | 95.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 94403 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 7.3% | 47.5% | 8.6% | 1968 | $3,157 | 59.0% | 91.9% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 94404 | 2.49 | 41.5 | 6.9% | 48.6% | 5.4% | 1979 | $3,447 | 74.1% | 96.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 94002 | 2.60 | 40.8 | 5.2% | 44.9% | 8.7% | 1965 | $2,954 | 70.4% | 95.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 94030 | 2.81 | 44.1 | 6.9% | 39.2% | 7.2% | 1964 | $3,157 | 52.0% | 93.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 94065 | 2.58 | 43.2 | 5.6% | 34.5% | 5.8% | 1986 | $3,491 | 82.8% | 98.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 94070 | 2.76 | 42.4 | 6.5% | 31.1% | 6.9% | 1962 | $3,052 | 71.2% | 96.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 94128 | 3.02 | 37.0 | 6.3% | 30.8% | 3.4% | 1964 | $3,400 | 46.7% | 93.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 94066 | 2.91 | 40.8 | 7.2% | 38.1% | 8.7% | 1963 | $2,848 | 44.6% | 90.7% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 71106, LA · 51501, IA · 52240, IA · 93703, CA · 91325, CA · 89113, NV · 80227, CO · 80205, CO · 72120, AR · 65301, MO
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 94401. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.