| ZIP Code | 92106 |
|---|---|
| City | San Diego |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619 |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Latitude | 32.709885 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.237857 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.1% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,581 (11.9%) |
| Some College | 818 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 1,777 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 782 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,253 (62.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,209 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,359,000 ▲ 387% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,231/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,908 |
| Vacant Units | 356 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,908 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 356 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 92106 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 20,863, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 92106 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,209 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92106 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,359,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,231 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.6%) and renters (40.4%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 92106 is primarily White (71.53%). Residents are highly educated — 68.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92106 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 92106 in San Diego, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 20,863 residents, a median household income of $127,209, and a median home value of $1,359,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.