| ZIP Code | 92082 |
|---|---|
| City | Valley Center |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 442/760 |
| Elevation | 1,794 ft |
| Latitude | 33.251828 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.002794 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.21 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 321 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,593 (19.4%) |
| Some College | 1,562 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 3,287 (24.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,231 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,345 (32.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,602 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $779,500 ▲ 180% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,473/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,973 |
| Vacant Units | 585 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,973 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 585 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.21 |
ZIP code 92082 is located in Valley Center, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 20,596, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 92082 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,602 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92082 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $779,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,473 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 92082 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%. Residents are well-educated — 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92082 stands at 3.7%, 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 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 92082 in Valley Center, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,596 residents, a median household income of $118,602, and a median home value of $779,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.