| ZIP Code | 92056 |
|---|---|
| City | Oceanside |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 442/760 |
| Elevation | 431 ft |
| Latitude | 33.199582 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.298764 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 785 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,688 (18.9%) |
| Some College | 3,820 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 6,351 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 3,652 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,043 (39.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,570 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $696,400 ▲ 150% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,536/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,514 |
| Vacant Units | 1,002 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,514 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,002 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 92056 is located in Oceanside, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 53,265, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 92056 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,570 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92056 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $696,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,536 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 92056 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.8%. Residents are well-educated — 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92056 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 92056 in Oceanside, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 53,265 residents, a median household income of $102,570, and a median home value of $696,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.