| ZIP Code | 92008 |
|---|---|
| City | Carlsbad |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Elevation | 144 ft |
| Latitude | 33.14248 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.313444 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.8% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 152 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,668 (13.8%) |
| Some College | 1,510 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 2,669 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,739 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,607 (54.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,371 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,142,300 ▲ 310% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,343/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,102 |
| Vacant Units | 1,288 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,102 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,288 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 92008 is located in Carlsbad, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 27,707, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 92008 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,371 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92008 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,142,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,343 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.2%) and renters (49.8%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 92008 is majority White (65.96%). Residents are highly educated — 63.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92008 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 92008 in Carlsbad, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 27,707 residents, a median household income of $105,371, and a median home value of $1,142,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.