| ZIP Code | 92071 |
|---|---|
| City | Santee |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619 |
| Elevation | 586 ft |
| Latitude | 32.850685 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.995314 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.2% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 803 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,651 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 4,630 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 8,505 (21%) |
| Bachelors | 4,223 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,631 (33.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,603 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $654,800 ▲ 135% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,202/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,732 |
| Vacant Units | 696 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,732 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 696 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 92071 is located in Santee, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 59,739, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 92071 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,603 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92071 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $654,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,202 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 92071 is majority White (63.46%). Residents are well-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92071 stands at 5.0%, 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 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 92071 in Santee, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 59,739 residents, a median household income of $105,603, and a median home value of $654,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.