Del Mar, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92014
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,154
- 842/sq mi High-density area
- $198,823
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Del Mar pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 842
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92014 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92014 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Del Mar, San Diego County, California, home to 13,154 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 842 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92014 skews affluent, with a median household income of $198,823 (96% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $112,532. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92014 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 92014
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Del Mar, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92014.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
181 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Retail trade 65
Retail trade
65 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 92014, Del Mar, 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
13,154
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
842
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92014?
52.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
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?
$198,823
Median Household Income
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$112,532
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92014 ranks among California ZIPs
Del Mar, 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)
$198,823 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
6,670housing units
6,670
Total Housing Units
5,628
Occupied Units
1,042
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1975
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
-3.4%
YoY Change (2022)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92014 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -2.0% | 232 |
| 2019 | -10.8% | 207 |
| 2020 | -4.3% | 198 |
| 2021 | +0.3% | 199 |
| 2022 | -3.4% | 192 |
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 840 business establishments in ZIP 92014, employing approximately 6,069 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,706,000.
840
Businesses
6,069
Employees
$373.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 181 | 21.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 127 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 34 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.7% |
| Information | 20 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 92014 vs 92075 →
ZIP 92014 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
51,536 residents
- 92024
Encinitas (92024)
49,121 residents
- 92130
San Diego (92130)
48,940 residents
- 92037
La Jolla (92037)
46,781 residents
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
40,747 residents
- 92014 13,154
Del Mar (92014)
13,154 residents
- 92075 12,056
Solana Beach (92075)
12,056 residents
- 92007 10,429
Cardiff By The Sea (92007)
10,429 residents
- 92067 9,535
Rancho Santa Fe (92067)
9,535 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92014 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92014 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92130
San Diego (92130)
$205,680 median income
- 92014
Del Mar (92014)
$198,823 median income
- 92067
Rancho Santa Fe (92067)
$187,054 median income
- 92007
Cardiff By The Sea (92007)
$182,629 median income
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
$164,182 median income
- 92024
Encinitas (92024)
$158,507 median income
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
$156,321 median income
- 92075
Solana Beach (92075)
$149,327 median income
- 92037
La Jolla (92037)
$147,230 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92014 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92075 | Solana Beach, CA | 12,056 | 2.2 mi |
| 92130 | San Diego, CA | 48,940 | 2.7 mi |
| 92007 | Cardiff By The Sea, CA | 10,429 | 4.1 mi |
| 92091 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 1,048 | 3.7 mi |
| 92024 | Encinitas, CA | 49,121 | 6.2 mi |
| 92067 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 9,535 | 4.9 mi |
| 92121 | San Diego, CA | 4,179 | 5.4 mi |
| 92037 | La Jolla, CA | 46,781 | 7.7 mi |
| 92129 | San Diego, CA | 51,536 | 7.1 mi |
| 92009 | Carlsbad, CA | 40,747 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92014, 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 (13,154 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 92014 in?
ZIP code 92014 (Del Mar) 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 92014?
ZIP code 92014 in Del Mar, CA has a population of 13,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92014?
The median household income in ZIP 92014 is $198,823, which is 161% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92014?
The median home value in ZIP 92014 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92014 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92014?
ZIP code 92014 has 840 business establishments employing approximately 6,069 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92014?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92014 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (181), Real estate and rental and leasing (127), Health care and social assistance (109). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92014?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92014 decreased by 3.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 92014?
In ZIP code 92014, 88.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.5% 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 92014?
In ZIP code 92014, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92014 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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