NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 95231

CA · Population: 4,865

C+
59/100
54
C+
Safety
53
C+
Affordability
43
C
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 95231

Zip code 95231 is located in California and is home to approximately 4,865 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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 $70,242, with home values near $470,400 and rents around $1,563/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 4.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$70,242
Home Value
$470,400
Rent
$1,563/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
4.4%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
57.9%
Rent Burden
26.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety54C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability53C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life43CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).