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Population and households in ZIP 94538
Household size in ZIP 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.12 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 94538 holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.03, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
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 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 94538 is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.0, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in ZIP 94538, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Francisco area. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 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 94538
Renters in ZIP 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.2% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 94538 rent: 54.2% 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, 27.2% have no mortgage at all, 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 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 94538: 6.3% 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 Francisco area. Vacancy has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, 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 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 94538 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the San Francisco area overall, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,483 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,685 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,399 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,962 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,479 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 94538 pays $2,962 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,479 a month from 2006–10, a 100% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.3% 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 94538
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.0% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 94538 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The San Francisco area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.4 points, 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 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 94538 is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than 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 94538
| Period | ZIP 94538 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 94538 than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. 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 94538 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 94538 | 2.89 | 37.8 | 8.0% | 54.2% | 6.3% | 1979 | $2,962 | 55.0% | 89.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 94536 | 2.79 | 39.4 | 5.1% | 42.2% | 6.2% | 1975 | $2,917 | 58.7% | 93.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 94539 | 2.95 | 45.3 | 5.7% | 21.7% | 6.7% | 1983 | $3,240 | 78.3% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 94560 | 3.12 | 38.6 | 6.8% | 30.6% | 5.5% | 1981 | $2,813 | 49.8% | 89.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 94555 | 3.19 | 40.1 | 5.6% | 29.1% | 3.2% | 1985 | $3,295 | 69.4% | 94.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 94587 | 3.25 | 42.9 | 7.8% | 34.5% | 4.3% | 1980 | $2,754 | 45.3% | 86.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 94586 | 2.96 | 47.0 | 5.7% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 1960 | $3,378 | 62.5% | 98.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 95002 | 2.95 | 48.2 | 3.6% | 26.7% | 6.8% | 2000 | $2,107 | 37.3% | 77.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 95035 | 3.11 | 38.7 | 8.1% | 41.9% | 4.7% | 1988 | $3,087 | 59.9% | 89.7% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 95134 | 2.30 | 32.4 | 8.4% | 86.6% | 6.5% | 2004 | $3,232 | 75.4% | 96.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 94544 | 3.39 | 39.0 | 10.9% | 43.6% | 6.1% | 1971 | $2,582 | 28.6% | 78.0% | 5.9% |
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 94538. 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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