NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 92821

CA · Population: 41,604

B
68/100
82
A
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 92821

Zip code 92821 is located in California and is home to approximately 41,604 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $114,444 and home values around $812,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$114,444
Home Value
$812,600
Rent
$2,190/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
46.5%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
58.3%
Rent Burden
23% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).