| ZIP Code | 92040 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakeside |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619/858 |
| Elevation | 1,485 ft |
| Latitude | 32.90891 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.891972 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 247 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,205 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 4,011 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 5,991 (20.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,402 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,631 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,585 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $648,800 ▲ 133% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,908/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,147 |
| Vacant Units | 709 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,147 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 709 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 92040 is located in Lakeside, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 45,978, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 92040 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,585 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92040 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $648,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,908 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 92040 is majority White (68.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92040 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 92040 in Lakeside, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,978 residents, a median household income of $103,585, and a median home value of $648,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.