| ZIP Code | 92081 |
|---|---|
| City | Vista |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 442/760 |
| Elevation | 380 ft |
| Latitude | 33.164549 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.24055 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.4% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 313 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,686 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 1,656 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 4,037 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,835 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,624 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,663 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $774,800 ▲ 178% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,393/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,075 |
| Vacant Units | 430 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,075 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 430 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 92081 is located in Vista, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 29,596, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 92081 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,663 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92081 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $774,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,393 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.2%) and renters (46.8%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 92081 is majority White (53.01%). Residents are well-educated — 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92081 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 92081 in Vista, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,596 residents, a median household income of $102,663, and a median home value of $774,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.