| ZIP Code | 92037 |
|---|---|
| City | La Jolla |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619/858 |
| Elevation | 328 ft |
| Latitude | 32.854642 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.251772 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.2% ▲ 104% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 145 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,752 (6.8%) |
| Some College | 852 (3.3%) |
| Associates | 2,595 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,361 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,986 (73.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $141,822 ▲ 86% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,857,800 ▲ 566% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,632/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,628 |
| Vacant Units | 3,109 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,628 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,109 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 92037 is located in La Jolla, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 39,284, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 92037 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $141,822 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92037 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,857,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,632 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 92037 is majority White (67.22%). Residents are highly educated — 79.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92037 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 92037 in La Jolla, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 39,284 residents, a median household income of $141,822, and a median home value of $1,857,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.