City

Escondido, CA

7 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥178,615Population
💰$89,254Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$721,783Median Home Value▲ 159% above avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.3%Hispanic: 47%Black: 2%Asian: 6.9%Other: 3.8%Race
White39.3%
Hispanic47.0%
Black2.0%
Asian6.9%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5,966 (5.4%)
HS Graduate27,433 (24.9%)
Some College14,336 (13%)
Associates16,079 (14.6%)
Bachelors10,015 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree36,364 (33%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 13%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College13.0%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,254 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$721,782 ▲ 159% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,961/mo
Total Housing Units63,043
Vacant Units2,536

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Escondido, CA

Escondido is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 178,615 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.11 years.

Economically, Escondido is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,254 is above the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Escondido is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $721,782, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,960 per month.

The population of Escondido is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.0%.

Escondido, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Escondido
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92025 50,046 $71,716 $767,400 $1,823 4.3% 40.9% 42.1%
92026 53,041 $97,301 $664,300 $2,066 4.9% 44.0% 62.9%
92027 55,232 $86,106 $665,900 $1,884 5.2% 34.5% 60.8%
92029 20,296 $120,038 $911,600 $2,232 3.2% 57.2% 73.3%