Borrego Springs, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92004
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,881
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,018
- Median income Near-median income area
- $390,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Borrego Springs pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92004 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92004 covers 1764.1 square miles in Borrego Springs, San Diego County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,881 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92004 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,018 (27% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,331. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $390,400 (49% below the average California ZIP); owner occupancy is 68.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 92004.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 92004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Borrego Springs, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92004.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92004, Borrego Springs, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,881
Population
1764.1
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92004?
61.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
28.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$74,018
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$54,331
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92004 ranks among California ZIPs
Borrego Springs, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,018 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,838housing units
2,838
Total Housing Units
1,654
Occupied Units
1,184
Vacant Units
1.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$390,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92004 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 170 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 188 |
| 2022 | +25.8% | 236 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 269 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 267 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 92004, employing approximately 920 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,932,000.
83
Businesses
920
Employees
$40.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 18.1% |
| Construction | 11 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92004, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,881 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92004 in?
ZIP code 92004 (Borrego Springs) is located in San Diego County, California. San Diego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-diego-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92004?
ZIP code 92004 in Borrego Springs, CA has a population of 3,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92004?
The median household income in ZIP 92004 is $74,018, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92004?
The median home value in ZIP 92004 is $390,400, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92004 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92004?
ZIP code 92004 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 920 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92004 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92004 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92004?
In ZIP code 92004, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92004?
In ZIP code 92004, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92004 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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