City

Valley Center, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥20,596Population
💰$118,602Median HH Income▲ 55% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$779,500Median Home Value▲ 180% above avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49%Hispanic: 38.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White49.0%
Hispanic38.3%
Black1.8%
Asian2.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma321 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,593 (19.4%)
Some College1,562 (11.7%)
Associates3,287 (24.6%)
Bachelors1,231 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree4,345 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 19.4%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 24.6%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad19.4%
Some College11.7%
Associates24.6%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,602 ▲ 55% above avg
Median Home Value$779,500 ▲ 180% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,473/mo
Total Housing Units6,973
Vacant Units585

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Valley Center, CA

Valley Center is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,596 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Valley Center is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,602 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Valley Center is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $779,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,473 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valley Center is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Valley Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
92082 20,596 $118,602 $779,500 $1,473 3.7% 41.8% 88.0%