City

Encinitas, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥50,030Population
💰$149,080Median HH Income▲ 95% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$1,409,700Median Home Value▲ 406% above avg
🎓74.1%College Grads▲ 91% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.8%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 4.7%Other: 4.8%Race
White74.8%
Hispanic14.4%
Black0.7%
Asian4.7%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads74.1% ▲ 91% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma331 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,970 (8.4%)
Some College2,202 (6.2%)
Associates3,615 (10.3%)
Bachelors2,593 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree23,554 (66.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 8.4%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 66.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad8.4%
Some College6.2%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate66.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$149,080 ▲ 95% above avg
Median Home Value$1,409,700 ▲ 406% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,643/mo
Total Housing Units21,566
Vacant Units1,826

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Encinitas, CA

Encinitas is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 50,030 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Encinitas is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $149,080 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Encinitas is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,409,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,643 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Encinitas is highly educated. 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.76%).

Encinitas, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Encinitas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92024 50,030 $149,080 $1,409,700 $2,643 5.0% 74.1% 67.7%

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