Population 39,906 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 94578 are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.87 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 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 94578 are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The median age has climbed from 34.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 94578 (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points since 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 94578
Renters in ZIP 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 94578 rent: 53.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 94578 than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the San Francisco area. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 94578 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,130 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,248 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,663 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,295 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,165 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 94578 pays $2,295 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider San Francisco area ($2,666). Rent has climbed $1,165 a month since 2006–10, up 103%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, 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 94578
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 94578 than nationally: 25.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.4 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 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.5% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.7% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 94578 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. ZIP 94578 has a lower share of high school graduates than most California ZIP codes.
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 94578
| Period | ZIP 94578 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 94578 is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, 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 94578 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 94578 | 2.91 | 40.1 | 13.3% | 53.9% | 6.3% | 1962 | $2,295 | 25.9% | 79.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 94580 | 3.31 | 41.3 | 11.5% | 30.6% | 4.6% | 1956 | $2,549 | 25.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 94579 | 3.06 | 46.6 | 5.8% | 26.2% | 4.3% | 1963 | $2,490 | 29.1% | 79.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 94577 | 2.89 | 42.2 | 11.8% | 45.1% | 6.2% | 1958 | $2,346 | 38.5% | 85.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 94546 | 2.89 | 42.3 | 9.1% | 34.1% | 5.3% | 1963 | $2,763 | 41.5% | 91.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 94541 | 3.05 | 39.3 | 10.2% | 53.6% | 6.7% | 1970 | $2,379 | 30.4% | 80.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 94603 | 3.43 | 35.1 | 18.8% | 51.7% | 5.8% | 1955 | $1,962 | 14.3% | 67.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 94605 | 2.78 | 39.6 | 16.4% | 37.0% | 7.2% | 1953 | $2,107 | 41.5% | 85.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 94552 | 2.87 | 48.5 | 6.7% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1988 | $3,084 | 61.5% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 94545 | 3.29 | 40.6 | 8.5% | 29.2% | 4.1% | 1972 | $2,605 | 36.1% | 83.6% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 94621 | 3.33 | 32.8 | 20.0% | 64.0% | 6.7% | 1957 | $1,627 | 14.8% | 64.9% | 9.6% |
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 94578. 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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