94131 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94131, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94131 is a zip code in San Francisco County, California, which covers San Francisco, with a total population of 29,437 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 94131 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94131.

The estimated population of people living in 94131 is 29,437, with a median age of 41.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94131 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,437
 -3.35% +1.31%
2020
30,458
+3.17%
-
2019
29,523
 -1.27% -
2018
29,902
+2.91%
-
2017
29,056
 - -

Population of 94131 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94131 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
54.9%
57.1%
 -3.85%
Black/African American
4.1%
4.8%
 -14.58%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.8%
14.5%
 -18.62%
Asian
21.4%
18.4%
 +16.30%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
6.9%
3.8%
 +81.58%
Other
1%
1.4%
 -28.57%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94131 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 94131 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94131 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94131 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41 -2.61% 40.2 -1.95% 41.3 -4.18%
2020 42.1 +1.45% 41 +1.49% 43.1 +2.38%
2019 41.5 +1.47% 40.4 0% 42.1 +1.69%
2018 40.9 -1.45% 40.4 -1.46% 41.4 -1.43%
2017 41.5 - 41 - 42 -

The median age of the 94131 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 94131 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,436 -1.44% 1,101 +24.58% 1,383 1,381
10 to 19 1,024 4.46% 877 +29.27% 1,017 1,156
20 to 29 2,145 1.59% 1,662 +12.64% 2,067 1,864
30 to 39 3,036 +2.35% 2,470 -2.26% 3,103 2,396
40 to 49 2,752 -12.83% 1,909 +18.65% 2,397 2,270
50 to 59 2,412 -9.18% 1,618 +11.12% 2,182 1,799
60 to 69 1,852 -7.62% 1,686 -1.31% 1,647 1,655
70+ 1,228 +13.76% 1,848 -1.41% 1,393 1,727

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94131 zip code is $181,329.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 94131.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $244,122.00
  • 45 to 64
    $190,324.00
  • 65 and over
    $96,726.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94131 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 94131, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 94131 is currently $231,324.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

44.85% of households in 94131 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 94131 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    44.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94131 is $103,520.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94131 by the total population of 94131.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94131 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94131 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    37.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    52.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94131 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94131 zip over the age of 16 is 25,317.

Of those people, a total of 74.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 94131 is 71.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 94131 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 817 33.80% 15.90%
20 to 24 years 1,399 77.60% 4.60%
25 to 29 years 2,532 89.30% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 2,901 95.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 4,912 94.20% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 4,255 90.50% 8.00%
55 to 59 years 2,079 71.50% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 1,894 70.20% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 2,617 34.60% 3.60%
75 years and over 1,911 13.60% 2.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94131. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 15,114 77.00% 3.00%
Black or African American 956 60.90% 20.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 5,973 73.50% 2.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,306 70.80% 1.60%
Two or more races 1,953 66.10% 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino 3,034 71.70% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,055 76.70% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94131 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 94131 is 18,161, with median earnings of $106,745.00.

Women in 94131 are earning approximately 73.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,161 $106,745.00
Male 9,846 $126,164.00
Female 8,315 $93,144.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94131 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,418 $140,167.00
Business and Financial 2,001 $124,607.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,859 $157,413.00
Architecture and Engineering 816 $114,457.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 912 $78,491.00
Community and Social Service 198 $51,389.00
Legal 757 $222,337.00
Educational and Library 1,331 $41,799.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,181 $103,826.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,364 $152,273.00
Healthcare Support 318 $16,786.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 137 $83,942.00
Law Enforcement 97 $106,231.00
Food Preparation and Serving 374 $33,564.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $18,942.00
Personal Care and Service 536 $30,084.00
Sales 1,125 $115,699.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,008 $53,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 190 $81,838.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $74,265.00
Production 125 $28,224.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $36,630.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94131 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 94131.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,909 $155,530.00 1,509 $131,172.00
Business and Financial 1,195 $117,440.00 806 $130,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,592 $171,324.00 267 $135,766.00
Architecture and Engineering 521 $151,484.00 295 $104,826.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 431 $74,315.00 481 $78,892.00
Community and Social Service 105 $31,415.00 93 $81,723.00
Legal 371 $232,946.00 386 $217,045.00
Educational and Library 342 $75,481.00 989 $40,868.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 647 $126,719.00 534 $97,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 508 $167,045.00 856 $150,909.00
Healthcare Support 224 $17,353.00 94 $6,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $93,715.00 46 $43,077.00
Law Enforcement 97 $106,231.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 255 $57,625.00 119 $9,659.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $0.00 35 $41,406.00
Personal Care and Service 134 $47,500.00 402 $27,759.00
Sales 531 $152,896.00 594 $95,566.00
Office and Administrative Support 319 $71,023.00 689 $53,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 190 $81,838.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $74,265.00 0 $0.00
Production 82 $58,676.00 43 $20,708.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $27,356.00 63 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,764 households in 94131, with an average household size of 2.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,877 families living in the 94131 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 94131:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,681 290 906 5,887
Average Household Size 2.91 3.14 3.22 1.46
Total Families 5,681 290 906 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.65 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 6,877 families living in 94131, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94131:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,767 housing units in 94131.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,764 92.71%
Vacant 1,003 7.29%

42.09% of the total 13,767 housing units in 94131 are rental units. This is approximately 5,795 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,903 are occupied by the owner - or 50.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94131 is $2,636.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94131 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    66
  • Less than $500
    92
  • $500 to $999
    215
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    668
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    599
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,043
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,029
  • $3,000 or more
    2,149

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94131 is $1,458,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94131 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    106
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    52
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    55
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    62
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    257
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,033
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5,329

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94131. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94131 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,329
  • 1940 to 1949
    611
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,900
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,320
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,931
  • 1980 to 1989
    760
  • 1990 to 1999
    355
  • 2000 to 2009
    329
  • 2010 to 2013
    232
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 94131 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,257
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,429
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,989
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,089

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94131 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94131 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94131.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    166
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    369
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    827
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,023
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,767
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,156
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,464
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    587
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,264
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,710
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,643
  • 90 or more minutes
    370

Summary

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