Carlsbad, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92009
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,747
- 1,236/sq mi High-density area
- $164,182
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,368,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlsbad pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,236
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92009 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92009 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, with 40,747 residents across 33.0 square miles, a density of 1,236 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,182 (61% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,506. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,368,100 (77% above the average California ZIP), while 72.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,007.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92009 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 92009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlsbad, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92009.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
384 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
196 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 133
Real estate and rental and leasing
133 establishments
- Retail trade 108
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 97
Accommodation and food services
97 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 92009, Carlsbad, 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
40,747
Population
33.0
Area (sq mi)
1,236
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92009?
43.6
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
12.8%
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?
$164,182
Median Household Income
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$80,506
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92009 ranks nationally
Carlsbad, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$164,182 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,014housing units
17,014
Total Housing Units
16,183
Occupied Units
831
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,368,100
Median Home Value
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$3,007
Median Rent
1991
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2022)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92009 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +6.8% | 234 |
| 2019 | -0.1% | 234 |
| 2020 | +2.0% | 238 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 252 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 273 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,435 business establishments in ZIP 92009, employing approximately 15,535 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,230,653,000.
1,435
Businesses
15,535
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 384 | 26.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 196 | 13.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 133 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 108 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 85 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 78 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 39 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 37 | 2.6% |
| Information | 35 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 92009 vs 92024 →
ZIP 92009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92024
Encinitas (92024)
49,121 residents
- 92078
San Marcos (92078)
42,906 residents
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
40,747 residents
- 92083
Vista (92083)
36,975 residents
- 92008
Carlsbad (92008)
27,649 residents
- 92081
Vista (92081)
27,404 residents
- 92011
Carlsbad (92011)
22,405 residents
- 92010 14,382
Carlsbad (92010)
14,382 residents
- 92075 12,056
Solana Beach (92075)
12,056 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92009 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92007
Cardiff By The Sea (92007)
$182,629 median income
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
$164,182 median income
- 92011
Carlsbad (92011)
$159,235 median income
- 92024
Encinitas (92024)
$158,507 median income
- 92075
Solana Beach (92075)
$149,327 median income
- 92010
Carlsbad (92010)
$129,926 median income
- 92078
San Marcos (92078)
$120,268 median income
- 92081
Vista (92081)
$105,379 median income
- 92008
Carlsbad (92008)
$104,995 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92009 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92024 | Encinitas, CA | 49,121 | 2.7 mi |
| 92011 | Carlsbad, CA | 22,405 | 2.9 mi |
| 92081 | Vista, CA | 27,404 | 4.8 mi |
| 92078 | San Marcos, CA | 42,906 | 3.9 mi |
| 92007 | Cardiff By The Sea, CA | 10,429 | 5.3 mi |
| 92010 | Carlsbad, CA | 14,382 | 4.9 mi |
| 92083 | Vista, CA | 36,975 | 7.2 mi |
| 92075 | Solana Beach, CA | 12,056 | 6.7 mi |
| 92091 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 1,048 | 6.1 mi |
| 92008 | Carlsbad, CA | 27,649 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92009, 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 (40,747 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 92009 in?
ZIP code 92009 (Carlsbad) 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 92009?
ZIP code 92009 in Carlsbad, CA has a population of 40,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92009?
The median household income in ZIP 92009 is $164,182, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92009?
The median home value in ZIP 92009 is $1,368,100, which is 392% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92009 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92009?
ZIP code 92009 has 1,435 business establishments employing approximately 15,535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92009 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (384), Health care and social assistance (196), Real estate and rental and leasing (133). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92009?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92009 increased by 8.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 92009?
In ZIP code 92009, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 92009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92009 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92009?
In ZIP code 92009, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92009 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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