City

Santee, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥59,739Population
💰$105,603Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$654,800Median Home Value▲ 135% above avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.5%Hispanic: 21.8%Black: 1.9%Asian: 5.5%Other: 6.8%Race
White63.5%
Hispanic21.8%
Black1.9%
Asian5.5%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma803 (2%)
HS Graduate8,651 (21.4%)
Some College4,630 (11.4%)
Associates8,505 (21%)
Bachelors4,223 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree13,631 (33.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 33.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College11.4%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate33.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,603 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$654,800 ▲ 135% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,202/mo
Total Housing Units21,732
Vacant Units696

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Santee, CA

Santee is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 59,739 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Santee is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,603 is above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Santee is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $654,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,202 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santee is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.46%).

Santee, CA offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Santee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92071 59,739 $105,603 $654,800 $2,202 5.0% 44.2% 72.0%