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Population and households in ZIP 94602
Household size in ZIP 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, ZIP 94602 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider San Francisco area, where it has 2.75 people. Household size has climbed from 2.35 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 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 94602 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 94602: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 94602 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 94602
Renters in ZIP 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.7% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.5% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 94602 than nationally: 38.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in the San Francisco area overall (44.5%). Among homeowners, 28.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, 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 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 94602 than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the San Francisco area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 94602 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have older homes.
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 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,216 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,311 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,747 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,096 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$880 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 94602 pays $2,096 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the San Francisco area as a whole ($2,666). Rent has climbed $880 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.9% 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 94602
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.3% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.8% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.1% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 94602 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.1%) 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 12.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north 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 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 94602 is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.3 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 94602
| Period | ZIP 94602 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 94602: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. 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 94602 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 94602 | 2.57 | 42.9 | 6.6% | 38.6% | 6.8% | 1944 | $2,096 | 57.1% | 89.6% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 94619 | 2.76 | 39.1 | 9.7% | 30.6% | 5.8% | 1951 | $2,230 | 55.6% | 86.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 94601 | 3.19 | 36.1 | 18.0% | 64.2% | 6.3% | 1952 | $1,829 | 27.0% | 71.3% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 94606 | 2.51 | 38.8 | 12.7% | 79.5% | 8.4% | 1960 | $1,917 | 37.1% | 79.3% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 94610 | 2.06 | 41.3 | 6.0% | 63.0% | 10.0% | 1951 | $2,285 | 72.9% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 94611 | 2.29 | 44.9 | 6.3% | 35.2% | 7.5% | 1956 | $2,859 | 81.6% | 97.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 94613 | 2.71 | 28.8 | 10.9% | 14.1% | 5.3% | 1941 | $2,133 | 66.0% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 94612 | 1.62 | 40.8 | 6.0% | 90.7% | 15.2% | 1983 | $2,122 | 57.2% | 88.0% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 94621 | 3.33 | 32.8 | 20.0% | 64.0% | 6.7% | 1957 | $1,627 | 14.8% | 64.9% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 94618 | 2.26 | 45.3 | 6.8% | 32.2% | 6.8% | 1953 | $2,834 | 85.1% | 98.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 94501 | 2.53 | 40.8 | 9.8% | 56.1% | 8.9% | 1960 | $2,521 | 58.8% | 93.8% | 5.7% |
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 94602. 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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