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Population and households in ZIP 94949
Household size in ZIP 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 94949 average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (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 2.40 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 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.7, ZIP 94949 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, as it has nationally. Only 93 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 94949 than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across 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 94949
Renters in ZIP 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 94949 is about as common as it is nationally: 36.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider San Francisco area (44.5%). Among homeowners, 29.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 94949 than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the San Francisco area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 94949 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the San Francisco area overall, where the median home dates to 1968. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,571 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,672 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,056 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,847 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,277 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 94949 costs $2,847 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,277 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest 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 94949
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.6% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 94949 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Francisco area. The share with a degree is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 94949 is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 94949
| Period | ZIP 94949 | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in ZIP 94949 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 94949 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 94949 | 2.66 | 47.7 | 9.0% | 36.4% | 7.1% | 1983 | $2,847 | 49.5% | 89.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 94903 | 2.44 | 47.7 | 4.5% | 34.1% | 6.7% | 1970 | $2,892 | 54.7% | 91.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 94947 | 2.65 | 47.9 | 10.8% | 30.3% | 6.5% | 1971 | $2,953 | 47.2% | 87.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 94945 | 2.53 | 49.3 | 7.3% | 29.1% | 5.1% | 1971 | $2,609 | 51.4% | 89.9% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 94960 | 2.49 | 47.6 | 8.7% | 28.8% | 5.9% | 1953 | $3,129 | 71.7% | 98.3% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 94930 | 2.36 | 49.4 | 7.3% | 27.6% | 6.1% | 1952 | $2,967 | 70.6% | 98.6% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 94901 | 2.88 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 1965 | $2,321 | 46.8% | 80.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 94973 | 2.66 | 55.3 | 4.2% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 1954 | $2,307 | 64.3% | 94.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 94957 | 3.04 | 42.4 | 4.7% | 13.9% | 8.9% | 1938 | $3,501 | 83.2% | 100.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 94904 | 2.37 | 50.9 | 6.8% | 39.0% | 6.7% | 1963 | $3,015 | 73.4% | 99.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 94963 | 2.42 | 48.4 | 6.2% | 15.2% | 9.3% | 1967 | $2,326 | 81.6% | 97.6% | 0.6% |
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 94949. 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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