City

Del Mar, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥13,260Population
💰$194,528Median HH Income▲ 155% above avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓84.9%College Grads▲ 119% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 1.4%Asian: 5.8%Other: 7%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic9.7%
Black1.4%
Asian5.8%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads84.9% ▲ 119% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
HS Graduate522 (5.5%)
Some College195 (2.1%)
Associates710 (7.5%)
Bachelors261 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree7,729 (82.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 5.5%Some College: 2.1%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 82.1%Edu
HS Grad5.5%
Some College2.1%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate82.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$194,528 ▲ 155% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,172/mo
Total Housing Units6,746
Vacant Units993

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
51%
About Del Mar, CA

Del Mar is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,260 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Del Mar is a affluent community. The median household income of $194,528 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Del Mar is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,172 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Del Mar is highly educated. 84.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (76.04%).

Del Mar, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Del Mar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92014 13,260 $194,528 $2,000,000+ $3,172 4.1% 84.9% 70.1%