3,278,850Population
$106,001Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
37.6Median Age
$838,191Median Home Value▲ 201% above avg
51.5%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6%
Female 49.5% ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White43.2%
Hispanic34.4%
Black4.4%
Asian12.0%
Other5.0%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.73 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 51.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 59,848 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 403,614 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 201,441 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 321,785 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 189,305 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 896,707 (43.3%) |
Education
No HS2.9%
HS Grad19.5%
Some College9.7%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate43.3%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,001 ▲ 39% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $838,191 ▲ 201% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,235/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,239,765 |
| Vacant Units | 80,712 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
About San Diego County, CA
San Diego County is located in California and encompasses 182 ZIP codes spanning 51 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,278,850 residents. With a median age of 37.6, it is a relatively young county.
San Diego County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $106,001 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.1% is near the national average.
Housing in San Diego County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $838,191 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,235.
The residents of San Diego County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.2%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
San Diego County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 182 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
ZIP Codes in San Diego County
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91901 | Alpine | 18,300 | $116,600 | $804,000 | $2,064 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| 91902 | Bonita | 17,445 | $121,727 | $916,100 | $2,252 | 6.1% | 55.1% |
| 92003 | Bonsall | 4,978 | $110,577 | $910,600 | $2,099 | 4.1% | 56.2% |
| 92004 | Borrego Springs | 3,030 | $71,582 | $380,900 | — | 6.6% | 39.7% |
| 91905 | Boulevard | 1,466 | $70,450 | $387,800 | $1,077 | 0.0% | 20.6% |
| 91906 | Campo | 3,375 | $58,561 | $327,900 | $1,863 | 2.9% | 25.7% |
| 92007 | Cardiff By The Sea | 11,764 | $165,063 | $1,808,200 | $2,955 | 3.4% | 78.0% |
| 92008 | Carlsbad | 27,707 | $105,371 | $1,142,300 | $2,343 | 7.6% | 63.8% |
| 92009 | Carlsbad | 45,778 | $162,128 | $1,219,600 | $2,955 | 5.8% | 70.9% |
| 92010 | Carlsbad | 17,300 | $120,612 | $1,016,400 | $2,764 | 6.4% | 62.3% |
| 92011 | Carlsbad | 23,715 | $154,985 | $1,188,400 | $3,138 | 4.8% | 73.6% |
| 91910 | Chula Vista | 77,957 | $87,705 | $676,700 | $1,930 | 7.9% | 43.8% |
| 91911 | Chula Vista | 84,619 | $79,334 | $602,000 | $1,931 | 12.2% | 31.1% |
| 91913 | Chula Vista | 57,067 | $129,412 | $750,000 | $2,863 | 6.1% | 51.7% |
| 91914 | Chula Vista | 17,036 | $164,398 | $960,000 | $3,076 | 10.1% | 58.2% |
| 91915 | Chula Vista | 35,385 | $138,283 | $719,600 | $2,915 | 3.9% | 63.8% |
| 92118 | Coronado | 18,495 | $135,056 | $1,998,900 | $3,250 | 2.9% | 72.5% |
| 92014 | Del Mar | 13,260 | $194,528 | $2,000,000+ | $3,172 | 4.1% | 84.9% |
| 91916 | Descanso | 1,757 | $110,833 | $615,700 | $3,501 | 1.5% | 28.1% |
| 91917 | Dulzura | 889 | $157,941 | $756,500 | $1,543 | 1.7% | 43.4% |
| 92019 | El Cajon | 45,801 | $99,266 | $727,400 | $2,141 | 9.4% | 47.0% |
| 92020 | El Cajon | 58,490 | $72,822 | $741,600 | $1,793 | 8.5% | 38.6% |
| 92021 | El Cajon | 69,306 | $69,979 | $572,000 | $1,818 | 7.9% | 32.4% |
| 92024 | Encinitas | 50,030 | $149,080 | $1,409,700 | $2,643 | 5.0% | 74.1% |
| 92025 | Escondido | 50,046 | $71,716 | $767,400 | $1,823 | 4.3% | 40.9% |
| 92026 | Escondido | 53,041 | $97,301 | $664,300 | $2,066 | 4.9% | 44.0% |
| 92027 | Escondido | 55,232 | $86,106 | $665,900 | $1,884 | 5.2% | 34.5% |
| 92029 | Escondido | 20,296 | $120,038 | $911,600 | $2,232 | 3.2% | 57.2% |
| 92028 | Fallbrook | 50,905 | $102,346 | $781,200 | $1,743 | 5.8% | 46.4% |
| 91931 | Guatay | 735 | $49,808 | — | — | 7.6% | 20.7% |
| 91932 | Imperial Beach | 25,897 | $79,071 | $811,000 | $1,914 | 7.3% | 35.6% |
| 91934 | Jacumba | 1,265 | $50,797 | $353,000 | $2,202 | 14.2% | 31.6% |
| 91935 | Jamul | 9,466 | $138,953 | $845,400 | $2,196 | 2.0% | 41.2% |
| 92036 | Julian | 3,128 | $71,875 | $544,700 | $1,938 | 5.7% | 48.6% |
| 92037 | La Jolla | 39,284 | $141,822 | $1,857,800 | $2,632 | 6.2% | 79.2% |
| 91941 | La Mesa | 33,706 | $111,607 | $884,800 | $2,067 | 5.2% | 55.1% |
| 91942 | La Mesa | 40,920 | $81,262 | $689,300 | $1,934 | 6.4% | 51.4% |
| 92040 | Lakeside | 45,978 | $103,585 | $648,800 | $1,908 | 6.4% | 37.4% |
| 91945 | Lemon Grove | 27,531 | $79,381 | $640,500 | $1,769 | 7.2% | 30.5% |
| 91950 | National City | 57,173 | $63,858 | $580,700 | $1,600 | 7.4% | 28.7% |
| 92054 | Oceanside | 37,546 | $76,974 | $851,100 | $1,847 | 6.3% | 47.2% |
| 92056 | Oceanside | 53,265 | $102,570 | $696,400 | $2,536 | 5.4% | 50.1% |
| 92057 | Oceanside | 57,994 | $106,421 | $691,900 | $2,457 | 4.5% | 44.8% |
| 92058 | Oceanside | 49,189 | $72,479 | $609,000 | $2,583 | 4.2% | 38.7% |
| 92059 | Pala | 1,449 | $96,399 | $506,600 | $1,552 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| 92060 | Palomar Mountain | 591 | $150,758 | $625,000 | — | 0.0% | 38.2% |
| 92061 | Pauma Valley | 1,693 | $92,500 | $785,100 | — | 4.3% | 56.1% |
| 91962 | Pine Valley | 2,457 | $140,270 | $496,800 | $2,222 | 21.7% | 49.7% |
| 91963 | Potrero | 617 | $25,208 | — | — | 0.0% | 54.6% |
| 92064 | Poway | 48,555 | $144,201 | $971,600 | $2,261 | 5.2% | 63.2% |
| 92065 | Ramona | 37,397 | $120,550 | $731,500 | $1,889 | 3.7% | 41.5% |
| 92066 | Ranchita | 314 | $43,542 | $364,000 | — | 13.6% | 23.1% |
| 92067 | Rancho Santa Fe | 8,245 | $238,397 | $2,000,000+ | $3,501 | 4.3% | 77.5% |
| 92091 | Rancho Santa Fe | 1,215 | $86,705 | $1,695,100 | $3,501 | 14.5% | 78.9% |
| 92101 | San Diego | 48,163 | $90,477 | $740,500 | $2,351 | 5.7% | 64.8% |
| 92102 | San Diego | 39,001 | $71,319 | $646,600 | $1,855 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| 92103 | San Diego | 34,817 | $96,887 | $986,800 | $2,020 | 4.2% | 68.5% |
| 92104 | San Diego | 46,912 | $92,862 | $861,600 | $1,925 | 5.2% | 65.3% |
| 92105 | San Diego | 71,284 | $65,174 | $593,800 | $1,687 | 6.6% | 32.6% |
| 92106 | San Diego | 20,863 | $127,209 | $1,359,000 | $2,231 | 4.8% | 68.1% |
| 92107 | San Diego | 29,789 | $107,262 | $1,218,200 | $2,208 | 5.3% | 69.7% |
| 92108 | San Diego | 24,401 | $101,704 | $606,600 | $2,731 | 4.0% | 67.5% |
| 92109 | San Diego | 44,456 | $118,300 | $1,136,000 | $2,362 | 4.2% | 76.4% |
| 92110 | San Diego | 31,186 | $102,508 | $885,200 | $2,298 | 3.7% | 61.0% |
| 92111 | San Diego | 45,888 | $95,081 | $754,300 | $2,049 | 5.9% | 53.4% |
| 92113 | San Diego | 49,047 | $59,177 | $559,100 | $1,608 | 8.9% | 19.7% |
| 92114 | San Diego | 64,820 | $90,171 | $604,300 | $1,741 | 6.3% | 31.3% |
| 92115 | San Diego | 64,011 | $75,178 | $722,500 | $1,875 | 7.1% | 50.2% |
| 92116 | San Diego | 31,484 | $95,775 | $898,500 | $1,903 | 4.6% | 66.8% |
| 92117 | San Diego | 52,645 | $105,286 | $914,400 | $2,115 | 4.3% | 59.9% |
| 92119 | San Diego | 24,868 | $115,600 | $833,100 | $2,314 | 6.2% | 66.0% |
| 92120 | San Diego | 31,797 | $114,579 | $870,200 | $2,416 | 6.0% | 65.4% |
| 92121 | San Diego | 4,157 | $135,795 | $1,091,600 | $2,537 | 4.8% | 77.7% |
| 92122 | San Diego | 45,437 | $98,825 | $1,005,000 | $2,601 | 5.4% | 75.8% |
| 92123 | San Diego | 32,999 | $121,856 | $799,600 | $2,798 | 8.1% | 57.4% |
| 92124 | San Diego | 31,032 | $108,219 | $868,900 | $3,080 | 4.0% | 63.5% |
| 92126 | San Diego | 77,239 | $123,232 | $802,000 | $2,630 | 4.7% | 58.5% |
| 92127 | San Diego | 50,711 | $179,220 | $1,165,100 | $2,642 | 4.9% | 78.9% |
| 92128 | San Diego | 48,492 | $128,150 | $875,400 | $2,760 | 5.3% | 72.6% |
| 92129 | San Diego | 53,080 | $152,626 | $1,018,100 | $2,671 | 4.8% | 69.5% |
| 92130 | San Diego | 59,768 | $201,731 | $1,602,800 | $3,289 | 3.8% | 85.4% |
| 92131 | San Diego | 35,831 | $181,281 | $1,107,900 | $3,143 | 3.0% | 76.8% |
| 92139 | San Diego | 34,780 | $92,381 | $598,500 | $2,107 | 5.7% | 38.4% |
| 92154 | San Diego | 82,832 | $90,035 | $606,400 | $2,143 | 7.9% | 34.6% |
| 92069 | San Marcos | 46,825 | $93,065 | $714,700 | $2,078 | 4.7% | 46.7% |
| 92078 | San Marcos | 53,542 | $114,905 | $874,000 | $2,468 | 4.4% | 59.6% |
| 92173 | San Ysidro | 26,507 | $65,865 | $521,800 | $1,588 | 11.5% | 22.5% |
| 92070 | Santa Ysabel | 749 | $83,750 | $482,900 | $1,586 | 3.1% | 46.0% |
| 92071 | Santee | 59,739 | $105,603 | $654,800 | $2,202 | 5.0% | 44.2% |
| 92075 | Solana Beach | 11,996 | $146,210 | $1,937,900 | $2,996 | 2.6% | 76.3% |
| 91977 | Spring Valley | 62,957 | $92,407 | $623,500 | $1,897 | 9.5% | 38.8% |
| 91978 | Spring Valley | 10,511 | $111,506 | $597,300 | $2,226 | 6.7% | 44.3% |
| 92082 | Valley Center | 20,596 | $118,602 | $779,500 | $1,473 | 3.7% | 41.8% |
| 92081 | Vista | 29,596 | $102,663 | $774,800 | $2,393 | 6.2% | 49.4% |
| 92083 | Vista | 37,957 | $82,614 | $607,400 | $2,104 | 7.3% | 33.5% |
| 92084 | Vista | 49,533 | $97,410 | $745,800 | $1,936 | 5.9% | 39.6% |
| 92086 | Warner Springs | 1,410 | $68,224 | $430,100 | $1,486 | 7.0% | 47.6% |