City

San Ysidro, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥26,507Population
💰$65,865Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$521,800Median Home Value▲ 87% above avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 135% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3%Hispanic: 92.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White3.0%
Hispanic92.6%
Black1.4%
Asian1.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.41
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 135% above avg
No HS Diploma865 (6.5%)
HS Graduate4,908 (36.7%)
Some College2,211 (16.5%)
Associates2,374 (17.8%)
Bachelors965 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree2,043 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 6.5%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS6.5%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College16.5%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.3%Renter: 64.7%Tenure
Owner35.3%
Renter64.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
54%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,865 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$521,800 ▲ 87% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,588/mo
Total Housing Units8,190
Vacant Units455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
51%
About San Ysidro, CA

San Ysidro is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,507 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, San Ysidro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,865 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in San Ysidro is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $521,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,588 per month. At 35.3% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of San Ysidro is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (92.61%).

San Ysidro, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 San Ysidro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92173 26,507 $65,865 $521,800 $1,588 11.5% 22.5% 35.3%