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Population and households in ZIP 94551
Household size in ZIP 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, ZIP 94551 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.82, a much bigger shift than 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 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 94551 are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
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 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in ZIP 94551, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 94551 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 94551
Renters in ZIP 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 94551 own their homes; 29.1% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About a quarter of owners (25.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west.
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 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 94551: just 2.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 94551 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider San Francisco area, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,576 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,702 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,339 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,865 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,289 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 94551 costs $2,865 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,289 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 94551
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.3% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 94551 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 94551 is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 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 94551
| Period | ZIP 94551 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 94551 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 94551 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 94551 | 2.70 | 40.0 | 6.2% | 29.1% | 2.6% | 1983 | $2,865 | 49.3% | 92.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 94550 | 2.90 | 42.1 | 6.2% | 26.4% | 5.9% | 1980 | $2,802 | 55.6% | 95.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 94566 | 2.78 | 44.4 | 7.1% | 29.3% | 6.3% | 1985 | $2,939 | 67.8% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 94588 | 2.75 | 42.8 | 7.0% | 37.1% | 4.3% | 1988 | $3,295 | 71.1% | 97.2% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 94568 | 2.90 | 38.1 | 6.0% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 2001 | $3,193 | 70.1% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 94582 | 2.95 | 42.1 | 5.7% | 29.4% | 2.7% | 2002 | $3,001 | 77.4% | 97.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 94506 | 2.98 | 45.4 | 5.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 1995 | $3,252 | 74.1% | 98.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 94583 | 2.90 | 42.0 | 6.5% | 27.7% | 4.5% | 1981 | $3,099 | 65.1% | 96.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 95391 | 3.61 | 36.1 | 4.5% | 30.8% | 5.5% | 2012 | $3,124 | 58.1% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 94514 | 3.27 | 46.0 | 14.4% | 39.6% | 1.3% | 1978 | $2,652 | 17.0% | 84.6% | 17.6% |
| ZIP 94526 | 2.77 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 1977 | $3,369 | 72.2% | 97.6% | 5.3% |
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 94551. 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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