Information About 94559
Social Data
The total estimated population is 26,891. Density is low at 809 persons per square mile.
Races of Residents
Population by Race: White: 21,203; Two or More Races: 1,005; American Indian: 297; Asian: 293; Black: 156; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 55; Other Race: 3,882; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 8,471 (32%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 18,420 (68%)
There are 5,885 foreign born residents, of which 23.1% are naturalized citizens.
Most Common Birthplaces
Foreign Born: Mexico: 4,762; Philippines: 131; United Kingdom: 127; Germany: 80; Canada: 76; Japan: 64; Ireland: 55; U.S. Born: This State: 14,684; Midwest: 2,108; West: 1,420; South: 1,300; Northeast: 1,148;
The sex distribution is 51% male and 49% female. The median age is 35 years.
Age Distribution
There are 2,110 married couples with children and 1,082 single-parent households (326 men, 756 women).
Economic Data
The median household income is $43,846 in 1999 dollars.
Median Household Income Comparisons
U.S.: $41,994; California: $47,493; 94559: $43,846;
11% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Poverty Level Comparisons
U.S.: 12%; California: 14%; 94559: 11%;
Household Income Distribution
In thousands of dollars.
Work Type and Occupations
Work Type: Private wage and salary: 8,988; Government: 1,817; Self-employed: 1,117; Unpaid family work: 89; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 3,817; Sales and office: 2,799; Service: 2,625; Professional and related: 2,303; Production, transportation, and material moving: 1,632; Office and administrative support: 1,569;
The average commute time is 24 minutes to and from work.
Transportation to Work
Car or truck (drove alone): 8,947; Car or truck (carpooled): 1,924; Worked at home: 518; Walked: 361; Public transportation: 240; Bicycle: 175; Motorcycle: 44;
Educational Attainment
Percent of population in94559.
Housing Data
There are 10,782 housing units, of which 7,148 are single family homes.
Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
All Housing Units: Owner: 5,202; Renter: 5,155; Vacant: 425; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 3,774; Not Mortgaged: 1,428;
The median single family home value is $214,400.
Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes
U.S.: $1,088; California: $1,478; 94559: $1,394;
Median Rent for Rental Units
U.S.: $519; California: $677; 94559: $708;
The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.
Housing Units By Year Built
1939 or earlier: 2,274; 1940 to 1949: 1,480; 1950 to 1959: 1,837; 1960 to 1969: 1,466; 1970 to 1979: 1,703; 1980 to 1989: 996; 1990 to 1994: 482; 1995 to 1998: 401; 1999 to March 2000: 143;
0.5% of homes lack plumbing and 1.0% lack telephone service.
Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel
Utility Gas: 7,995; Electricity: 1,766; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 281; Wood: 190;




