NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 92021

CA · Population: 69,638

C+
50/100
50
C+
Safety
47
C
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
Zip 92021, CA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 92021

Zip code 92021 is located in California and is home to approximately 69,638 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $68,093, with home values near $545,600 and rents around $1,721/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.3% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$68,093
Home Value
$545,600
Rent
$1,721/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
21.2%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
51.8%
Rent Burden
30.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability47CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).