| ZIP Code | 92059 |
|---|---|
| City | Pala |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 442/760 |
| Elevation | 2,635 ft |
| Latitude | 33.382822 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.051995 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.40 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.0% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (8.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 188 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 70 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 211 (29.8%) |
| Bachelors | 59 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 118 (16.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,399 ▲ 26% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $506,600 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,552/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 475 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 475 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.40 |
ZIP code 92059 is located in Pala, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 1,449, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 92059 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,399 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92059 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $506,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,552 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 92059 is majority Hispanic (50.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.3%.
The unemployment rate in 92059 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 92059 in Pala, CA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,449 residents, a median household income of $96,399, and a median home value of $506,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.