City

Oceanside, CA

7 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥197,994Population
💰$91,368Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$702,705Median Home Value▲ 152% above avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.2%Hispanic: 38.4%Black: 4.3%Asian: 6.8%Other: 5.9%Race
White43.2%
Hispanic38.4%
Black4.3%
Asian6.8%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3,288 (2.8%)
HS Graduate25,294 (21.4%)
Some College14,040 (11.9%)
Associates21,521 (18.2%)
Bachelors11,727 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree42,402 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College11.9%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.7%Renter: 47.3%Tenure
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,368 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$702,704 ▲ 152% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,394/mo
Total Housing Units73,730
Vacant Units6,118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Oceanside, CA

Oceanside is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 197,994 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.08 years.

Economically, Oceanside is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,368 is above the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oceanside is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $702,704, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,393 per month.

The population of Oceanside is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.2%.

Oceanside, 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 Oceanside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92054 37,546 $76,974 $851,100 $1,847 6.3% 47.2% 39.3%
92056 53,265 $102,570 $696,400 $2,536 5.4% 50.1% 67.2%
92057 57,994 $106,421 $691,900 $2,457 4.5% 44.8% 68.7%
92058 49,189 $72,479 $609,000 $2,583 4.2% 38.7% 28.3%