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Population and households in ZIP 94904
Household size in ZIP 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 94904 are small: just 2.37 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. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.28, 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 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.9 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 94904 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.8, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 48 are older.
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 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 94904: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other California ZIP codes, ZIP 94904 has a lower 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 94904
Renters in ZIP 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 94904 than nationally: 39.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider San Francisco area (44.5%). Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 4.6 points since 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 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 94904 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The San Francisco area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 94904 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. ZIP 94904 has older homes than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
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 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,631 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,693 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,458 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,015 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,384 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 94904 costs $3,015 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,384 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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 94904
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.8% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.8% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.4% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 94904 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.4%) 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 10.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 78 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 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.2% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 94904: 99.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have 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 94904
| Period | ZIP 94904 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 94904 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Francisco area overall (5.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 94904 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 94904 | 2.37 | 50.9 | 6.8% | 39.0% | 6.7% | 1963 | $3,015 | 73.4% | 99.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 94939 | 2.30 | 47.6 | 9.2% | 43.4% | 9.7% | 1961 | $2,945 | 70.6% | 97.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 94957 | 3.04 | 42.4 | 4.7% | 13.9% | 8.9% | 1938 | $3,501 | 83.2% | 100.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 94901 | 2.88 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 1965 | $2,321 | 46.8% | 80.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 94925 | 2.45 | 47.0 | 11.1% | 33.4% | 6.7% | 1964 | $3,456 | 78.0% | 97.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 94964 | 5.60 | 48.4 | 6.4% | 75.0% | 16.1% | 1946 | $2,825 | 11.1% | 75.9% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 94960 | 2.49 | 47.6 | 8.7% | 28.8% | 5.9% | 1953 | $3,129 | 71.7% | 98.3% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 94941 | 2.51 | 46.8 | 9.0% | 31.9% | 10.2% | 1961 | $3,019 | 76.0% | 98.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 94930 | 2.36 | 49.4 | 7.3% | 27.6% | 6.1% | 1952 | $2,967 | 70.6% | 98.6% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 94903 | 2.44 | 47.7 | 4.5% | 34.1% | 6.7% | 1970 | $2,892 | 54.7% | 91.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 94920 | 2.64 | 51.5 | 4.4% | 27.4% | 14.0% | 1967 | $3,500 | 83.2% | 99.0% | 8.8% |
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 94904. 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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