NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 92831

CA · Population: 36,470

C+
57/100
74
B+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 92831

Zip code 92831 is located in California and is home to approximately 36,470 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $85,220, with home values near $746,800 and rents around $1,976/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 45% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8.8% 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
$85,220
Home Value
$746,800
Rent
$1,976/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
45%
Unemployment
8.8%
Owner-Occupied
40.9%
Rent Burden
27.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).