NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 94509

CA · Population: 70,889

C
48/100
65
B
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
38
D
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 94509

Zip code 94509 is located in California and is home to approximately 70,889 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $78,637, with home values near $516,200 and rents around $2,011/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.5% 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
$78,637
Home Value
$516,200
Rent
$2,011/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
18.4%
Unemployment
8.5%
Owner-Occupied
55.5%
Rent Burden
30.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life38DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).