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Population and households in ZIP 95959
Household size in ZIP 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 95959 is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east. ZIP 95959 has smaller households than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 95959 skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 48.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in ZIP 95959, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 95959
Renters in ZIP 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.1% of households in ZIP 95959 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.9 points, even as the national share rose. Only 89 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 95959: 17.1% 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. Vacancy is up 5.0 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 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 95959 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,159 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,151 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,597 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,736 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$577 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 95959 costs $1,736 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in California overall ($2,229). Rent has climbed $577 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.2% 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 95959
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.4% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 95959 than nationally: 45.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 95959 is above the national rate: 94.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.0 points since 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 95959
| Period | ZIP 95959 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 95959 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, mirroring the country. 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 95959 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 95959 | 2.31 | 53.6 | 7.4% | 19.1% | 17.1% | 1980 | $1,736 | 45.5% | 94.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 95945 | 2.29 | 48.6 | 10.6% | 42.3% | 10.5% | 1975 | $1,585 | 34.1% | 93.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 95960 | 2.20 | 50.2 | 2.1% | 29.2% | 17.4% | 1977 | $1,356 | 29.9% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 95975 | 2.18 | 63.0 | 5.6% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 1987 | $1,361 | 34.1% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 95946 | 2.45 | 53.1 | 3.8% | 16.0% | 11.1% | 1983 | $2,123 | 37.2% | 94.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 95949 | 2.49 | 52.5 | 8.2% | 13.1% | 6.8% | 1984 | $1,854 | 32.8% | 95.7% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 95717 | 2.53 | 47.0 | 6.7% | 12.7% | 21.2% | 1987 | $1,522 | 19.8% | 80.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 95714 | 2.50 | 47.0 | 6.9% | 14.8% | 25.7% | 1981 | $1,343 | 26.3% | 88.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 95935 | 2.31 | 50.8 | 23.5% | 18.1% | 21.8% | 1983 | $1,255 | 18.7% | 84.6% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 95701 | 2.47 | 50.8 | 0.9% | 6.8% | 40.4% | 1983 | $1,512 | 38.4% | 98.6% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 95986 | 2.13 | 60.7 | 7.5% | 11.6% | 71.3% | 1975 | $1,203 | 27.9% | 94.8% | 4.6% |
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 95959. 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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