City

Lakeside, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥45,978Population
💰$103,585Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$648,800Median Home Value▲ 133% above avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.6%Hispanic: 22%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White68.6%
Hispanic22.0%
Black1.8%
Asian1.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma247 (0.8%)
HS Graduate8,205 (27.8%)
Some College4,011 (13.6%)
Associates5,991 (20.3%)
Bachelors3,402 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree7,631 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College13.6%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,585 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$648,800 ▲ 133% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,908/mo
Total Housing Units16,147
Vacant Units709

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Lakeside, CA

Lakeside is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 45,978 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Lakeside is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,585 is above the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lakeside is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $648,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,908 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakeside is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakeside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92040 45,978 $103,585 $648,800 $1,908 6.4% 37.4% 66.3%