NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 96003

CA · Population: 43,945

C+
57/100
50
C+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 96003

Zip code 96003 is located in California and is home to approximately 43,945 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $67,440, with home values near $343,300 and rents around $1,356/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.9%, 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
$67,440
Home Value
$343,300
Rent
$1,356/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
28.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
Owner-Occupied
58.5%
Rent Burden
24.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower 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).