City

Pala, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥1,449Population
💰$96,399Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$506,600Median Home Value▲ 82% above avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.9% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.4%Hispanic: 50.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2.8%Race
White19.4%
Hispanic50.3%
Black0.5%
Asian2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.40
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (8.6%)
HS Graduate188 (26.6%)
Some College70 (9.9%)
Associates211 (29.8%)
Bachelors59 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree118 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 8.6%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 29.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS8.6%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College9.9%
Associates29.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,399 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$506,600 ▲ 82% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,552/mo
Total Housing Units475
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
57%
About Pala, CA

Pala is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,449 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Pala is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,399 is above the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pala is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $506,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,552 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pala is moderately educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92059 1,449 $96,399 $506,600 $1,552 3.5% 25.0% 64.1%