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Population and households in ZIP 94590
Household size in ZIP 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 94590 are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, 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 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in ZIP 94590 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 94590 (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other California ZIP codes, ZIP 94590 has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 94590
Renters in ZIP 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.4% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 94590 rent: 57.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than a third of owners (36.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 94590 than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across California. Vacancy is down 9.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 94590 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, 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 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,018 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,444 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,005 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$987 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 94590 pays $2,005 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in California overall ($2,229). Rent has climbed $987 a month since 2006–10, up 97%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.1% 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 94590
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 94590 than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 94590 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in California as a whole (84.2%). The share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 94590
| Period | ZIP 94590 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 94590: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 94590 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 94590 | 2.35 | 39.6 | 14.9% | 57.0% | 6.2% | 1961 | $2,005 | 26.9% | 86.8% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 94592 | 2.31 | 39.7 | 16.3% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 2002 | $2,357 | 49.3% | 93.6% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 94591 | 2.94 | 42.3 | 13.8% | 33.3% | 5.2% | 1977 | $2,493 | 31.1% | 89.9% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 94589 | 3.13 | 40.0 | 13.2% | 41.3% | 5.6% | 1974 | $2,280 | 22.9% | 82.9% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 94525 | 2.20 | 46.3 | 8.7% | 45.2% | 12.1% | 1944 | $2,330 | 34.0% | 94.3% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 94503 | 3.68 | 37.6 | 13.7% | 25.5% | 4.3% | 1991 | $2,458 | 33.8% | 85.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 94510 | 2.56 | 44.7 | 10.4% | 30.4% | 4.7% | 1981 | $2,550 | 48.4% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 94572 | 3.16 | 40.9 | 18.0% | 41.4% | 6.9% | 1969 | $2,241 | 32.9% | 83.1% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 94569 | 1.93 | 56.9 | 12.0% | 25.0% | 9.0% | 1958 | $2,256 | 36.4% | 97.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 94547 | 2.88 | 44.9 | 9.6% | 19.9% | 3.1% | 1990 | $2,810 | 46.5% | 92.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 94534 | 3.00 | 42.5 | 7.8% | 22.1% | 4.0% | 1994 | $2,750 | 40.3% | 94.3% | 4.7% |
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 94590. 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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