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Population and households in ZIP 94720
Household size in ZIP 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.53 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 94720 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the San Francisco area as a whole, where it has 2.75 people. Household size has climbed from 2.09 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 19.9 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 19.6 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.2 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 20.2, ZIP 94720 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only three of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in ZIP 94720, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Francisco area.
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 94720
Renters in ZIP 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 94720: 97.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly nine in ten owners (85.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only four of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +38.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 94720: 41.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher 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 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 94720 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The San Francisco area as a whole looks much the same.
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 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $953 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,236 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,049 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,202 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,249 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 94720 pays $2,202 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the San Francisco area as a whole ($2,666). Rent takes 49.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the south.
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 94720
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.4% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.1% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.0% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 94720: 81.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Only 24 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 100.0% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 100.0% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 94720: 100.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. No other California ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 94720
| Period | ZIP 94720 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 94720 runs well above the national rate: 9.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. ZIP 94720 has higher unemployment than the great majority of California ZIP codes. 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 94720 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 94720 | 2.62 | 20.2 | 8.0% | 97.0% | 41.3% | 1971 | $2,202 | 81.0% | 100.0% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 94704 | 2.30 | 23.6 | 2.9% | 85.5% | 19.8% | 1967 | $2,062 | 72.4% | 97.2% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 94705 | 2.42 | 42.9 | 5.8% | 41.6% | 9.8% | 1947 | $2,659 | 81.6% | 97.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 94709 | 2.00 | 31.9 | 2.1% | 74.5% | 14.3% | 1947 | $2,149 | 78.9% | 95.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 94703 | 2.40 | 37.2 | 6.3% | 59.0% | 11.3% | 1951 | $2,353 | 70.7% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 94702 | 2.28 | 41.9 | 8.5% | 49.9% | 11.0% | 1947 | $2,118 | 64.5% | 94.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 94618 | 2.26 | 45.3 | 6.8% | 32.2% | 6.8% | 1953 | $2,834 | 85.1% | 98.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 94708 | 2.48 | 49.1 | 6.1% | 15.0% | 6.5% | 1945 | $3,055 | 87.4% | 98.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 94710 | 2.20 | 41.7 | 6.2% | 63.6% | 11.5% | 1967 | $2,423 | 60.5% | 89.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 94707 | 2.44 | 51.5 | 5.2% | 13.5% | 4.1% | 1939 | $2,778 | 86.8% | 99.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 94609 | 2.19 | 35.6 | 10.2% | 68.1% | 9.9% | 1960 | $2,428 | 66.2% | 94.2% | 6.9% |
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 94720. 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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