Carlsbad, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92011
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,405
- 1,272/sq mi High-density area
- $159,235
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,302,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.4%
- 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
- 1,272
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92011 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92011 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, with 22,405 residents across 17.6 square miles, a density of 1,272 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92011 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,235 (57% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,521. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,302,600 (69% above the average California ZIP), while 64.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,255.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92011 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 92011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlsbad, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92011.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
260 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
104 establishments
- Finance and insurance 82
Finance and insurance
82 establishments
- Wholesale trade 81
Wholesale trade
81 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 92011, 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
22,405
Population
17.6
Area (sq mi)
1,272
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92011?
43.3
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
16.7%
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?
$159,235
Median Household Income
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$75,521
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92011 ranks among California ZIPs
Carlsbad, 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)
$159,235 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
10,025housing units
10,025
Total Housing Units
9,094
Occupied Units
931
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,302,600
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$3,255
Median Rent
1994
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
+58.7%
YoY Change (2022)
418
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+318%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92011 have increased 58.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +318% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +12.4% | 247 |
| 2019 | +0.7% | 249 |
| 2020 | +0.6% | 251 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 264 |
| 2022 | +58.7% | 418 |
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 1,070 business establishments in ZIP 92011, employing approximately 13,073 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,035,842,000.
1,070
Businesses
13,073
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 260 | 24.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 104 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 81 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 46 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 32 | 3.0% |
| Information | 31 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 92011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92056
Oceanside (92056)
51,835 residents
- 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92011 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92011 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
- 92056
Oceanside (92056)
$106,272 median income
- 92081
Vista (92081)
$105,379 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92011 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92010 | Carlsbad, CA | 14,382 | 3.5 mi |
| 92009 | Carlsbad, CA | 40,747 | 2.9 mi |
| 92008 | Carlsbad, CA | 27,649 | 3.0 mi |
| 92024 | Encinitas, CA | 49,121 | 4.1 mi |
| 92056 | Oceanside, CA | 51,835 | 6.5 mi |
| 92007 | Cardiff By The Sea, CA | 10,429 | 6.0 mi |
| 92081 | Vista, CA | 27,404 | 5.0 mi |
| 92078 | San Marcos, CA | 42,906 | 6.4 mi |
| 92083 | Vista, CA | 36,975 | 6.8 mi |
| 92075 | Solana Beach, CA | 12,056 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92011, 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 (22,405 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 92011 in?
ZIP code 92011 (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 92011?
ZIP code 92011 in Carlsbad, CA has a population of 22,405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92011?
The median household income in ZIP 92011 is $159,235, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92011?
The median home value in ZIP 92011 is $1,302,600, which is 368% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92011 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92011?
ZIP code 92011 has 1,070 business establishments employing approximately 13,073 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92011?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92011 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (260), Health care and social assistance (119), Real estate and rental and leasing (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92011?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92011 increased by 58.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 318%. 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 92011?
In ZIP code 92011, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.4% 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 92011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92011 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92011?
In ZIP code 92011, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92011 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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