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Population and households in ZIP 96121
Household size in ZIP 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.63 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 96121 average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in California as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.21, 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 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.1 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −11.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 96121 are younger than 39.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
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 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −15.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in ZIP 96121, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 96121
Renters in ZIP 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.9% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.3% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 96121 own their homes; 31.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 48.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 96121: 24.0% 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.
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 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 96121 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.
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 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $873 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,073 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,131 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$258 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 96121 runs $1,131 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 15.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 96121
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 96121: 13.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 96121 is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 96121
| Period | ZIP 96121 | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 96121 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below 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 96121 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 96121 | 2.84 | 39.4 | 4.2% | 31.3% | 24.0% | 1963 | $1,131 | 13.4% | 94.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 96114 | 2.65 | 50.9 | 3.9% | 18.9% | 19.1% | 1985 | $1,374 | 15.3% | 87.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 96113 | 2.66 | 37.5 | 20.3% | 59.2% | 18.9% | 1955 | $1,087 | 5.0% | 55.9% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 96109 | 2.54 | 46.8 | 18.8% | 16.1% | 16.4% | 1978 | $839 | 14.5% | 79.2% | 19.3% |
| ZIP 95983 | 2.13 | 43.9 | 2.2% | 23.0% | 30.9% | 1981 | $1,079 | 18.2% | 97.1% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 95947 | 2.26 | 47.3 | 11.1% | 21.6% | 27.9% | 1974 | $733 | 17.0% | 96.0% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 95934 | 1.89 | 50.6 | 5.5% | 16.9% | 47.2% | 1986 | $1,052 | 7.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 96137 | 2.11 | 56.2 | 21.8% | 18.0% | 59.3% | 1965 | $1,011 | 25.7% | 87.7% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 95984 | 1.89 | 51.5 | 5.4% | 18.1% | 49.2% | 1985 | $1,062 | 8.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 95923 | 1.81 | 73.4 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 66.9% | 1990 | $1,194 | 52.9% | 98.7% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 96020 | 1.98 | 61.4 | 5.5% | 29.1% | 38.9% | 1975 | $1,132 | 22.7% | 92.3% | 6.5% |
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 96121. 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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