94131

ZIP code 94131 spans Glen Park, Diamond Heights, and surrounding hillside neighborhoods within San Francisco County — a postal area where a village- scale commercial district, BART station, and 1960s–1970s planned communities occupy terrain between the Mission and the southern hills. The code covers canyon topography, mid-century modern housing, and one of San Francisco's more balanced owner-renter tenure splits.

Geographic Position

94131 occupies the south-central portion of San Francisco, bounded roughly by 30th Street to the north, Monterey Boulevard to the south, and Twin Peaks to the northwest. Glen Park's village commercial district clusters along Diamond Street near BART, while Diamond Heights rises on a plateau above Glen Canyon.

The ZIP sits on varied topography — Glen Canyon cuts through the center, with residential neighborhoods on canyon rims and the Diamond Heights plateau. Interstate 280 borders the ZIP's eastern edge, and Glen Park BART station provides regional rail access.

Neighborhood Character

Within 94131, Glen Park presents a village commercial district along Diamond Street — cafes, a grocer, and the Glen Park Branch Library near BART. Diamond Heights features mid-century modern homes, townhouses, and the Diamond Heights Shopping Center on the plateau. Miraloma Park and Fairmount Heights offer hillside single-family homes with canyon and city views.

Economy & Employment

Residents of 94131 draw income from technology, healthcare, education, retail, and professional services across the Bay Area. Glen Park's village businesses employ workers in dining, retail, and personal services. BART access supports commuting to downtown, East Bay employment centers, and San Francisco International Airport.

Local commercial activity concentrates along Glen Park's Diamond Street village and the Diamond Heights Shopping Center. Neighborhood cafes, a wine bar, and a grocer serve Glen Park residents. Professional offices and medical practices operate in mixed-use buildings near the village.

Market & Housing Context

According to U.S. Census Bureau data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 94131, the area had a population of approximately 28,504 and 13,920 housing units as of the 2020 Census. American Community Survey estimates for the 2019–2023 period indicate that roughly 54 percent of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46 percent are renter-occupied.

The housing stock spans Victorian and Edwardian homes on Glen Park canyon rims, mid-century modern and contemporary homes in Diamond Heights, and townhouse developments on the plateau. Condominium units appear in Diamond Heights and newer infill projects. The relatively balanced tenure split reflects both single-family ownership and rental units in flats and townhouses.

Living in 94131

Public parks and open space within and near the ZIP include Glen Canyon Park — a major oak woodland preserve — Billy Goat Hill, Fairmount Park, and Walter Haas Playground. Glen Canyon's recreation center and trails serve neighborhood residents.

Public schools are operated by the San Francisco Unified School District. Campuses serving portions of the ZIP include James Lick Middle School, Glen Park Elementary School, and Balboa High School. School assignments depend on specific addresses and district enrollment policies.

Glen Park BART station provides regional rail access to the East Bay, Peninsula, and SFO. Muni bus routes serve Monterey Boulevard, Bosworth Street, and Glen Park village.

94131 Today

Geography & Environment

94131 spans dramatic canyon and plateau topography. Glen Canyon cuts through the center with oak woodland, willow riparian habitat, and rocky outcrops. Diamond Heights occupies a flat plateau above the canyon. The Mediterranean climate brings cool summers and mild winters, with canyon microclimates supporting distinct plant communities.

Glen Canyon Park preserves one of San Francisco's largest remaining oak woodlands. Billy Goat Hill offers panoramic views from a rocky outcrop. Urban tree canopy is well established along residential streets and in canyon parkland.

Transportation & Connectivity

Glen Park BART station provides regional rail access at the ZIP's western edge. Muni bus routes serve Monterey Boulevard, Bosworth Street, and Diamond Street. Interstate 280 borders the ZIP's eastern edge, connecting to the Peninsula and San Francisco International Airport.

The Glen Park village is walkable from BART, supporting transit-oriented daily errands. Cycling routes connect to Glen Canyon trails and neighboring districts.

Looking Forward

San Francisco planning documents address Glen Canyon habitat restoration, Diamond Heights infill development, and Glen Park village commercial preservation. BART station area planning may affect pedestrian access and transit-oriented development near the village. Seismic retrofit requirements apply to older soft-story buildings.

Friends of Glen Canyon Park and neighborhood associations advocate for open-space preservation and responsible development. Residents participate in land-use decisions through community meetings and district supervisor advocacy.

The ZIP's Character

94131 wraps Glen Canyon's oak woodland with village retail and BART — a ZIP where Diamond Street cafes, mid-century plateau homes, and canyon trails define south-central San Francisco.

“"94131 gathers around Glen Canyon where BART meets village shops — a ZIP of oak woodland, Diamond Heights plateaus, and mid-century homes above the southern hills."

From Glen Park village to Diamond Heights' planned streets, the ZIP offers topographic variety and a balanced residential character within a single postal boundary. Buyers, sellers, and investors evaluating 94131 benefit from understanding its canyon-versus-plateau submarkets and position within the broader San Francisco County real estate landscape.