Escondido, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92025
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,978
- 875/sq mi High-density area
- $81,106
- Median income Near-median income area
- $827,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Escondido pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 875
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92025 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92025 (Escondido, CA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.2 in 2023 to 357.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92025 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Escondido, San Diego County, California, with 49,978 residents across 57.1 square miles, a density of 875 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92025 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,106 (20% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,068. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $827,900 (7% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,971; 43.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92025 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 92025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Escondido, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92025.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
298 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
279 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
222 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
177 establishments
- Construction
Construction
176 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 92025, Escondido, 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
49,978
Population
57.1
Area (sq mi)
875
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92025?
36.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
30.4%
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?
$81,106
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$40,068
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92025 ranks nationally
Escondido, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,106 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US 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
17,205housing units
17,205
Total Housing Units
16,413
Occupied Units
792
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$827,900
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,971
Median Rent
1978
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92025 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 227 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 262 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 317 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 335 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 357 |
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 1,825 business establishments in ZIP 92025, employing approximately 23,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,237,060,000.
1,825
Businesses
23,548
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 298 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 279 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 222 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 177 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 176 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 175 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 115 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 113 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 103 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 1.8% |
| Information | 23 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
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 92025 vs 92027 →
ZIP 92025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92027
Escondido (92027)
53,881 residents
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
51,536 residents
- 92025
Escondido (92025)
49,978 residents
- 92026
Escondido (92026)
48,922 residents
- 92064
Poway (92064)
47,904 residents
- 92128
San Diego (92128)
47,490 residents
- 92069
San Marcos (92069)
46,369 residents
- 92127
San Diego (92127)
39,337 residents
- 92029 19,021
Escondido (92029)
19,021 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92025 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92127
San Diego (92127)
$195,520 median income
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
$156,321 median income
- 92064
Poway (92064)
$148,673 median income
- 92128
San Diego (92128)
$131,077 median income
- 92029
Escondido (92029)
$124,726 median income
- 92026
Escondido (92026)
$104,561 median income
- 92069
San Marcos (92069)
$96,771 median income
- 92027
Escondido (92027)
$93,338 median income
- 92025
Escondido (92025)
$81,106 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92025 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92027 | Escondido, CA | 53,881 | 4.3 mi |
| 92029 | Escondido, CA | 19,021 | 5.8 mi |
| 92064 | Poway, CA | 47,904 | 7.0 mi |
| 92128 | San Diego, CA | 47,490 | 6.4 mi |
| 92127 | San Diego, CA | 39,337 | 7.1 mi |
| 92026 | Escondido, CA | 48,922 | 10.1 mi |
| 92069 | San Marcos, CA | 46,369 | 9.5 mi |
| 92129 | San Diego, CA | 51,536 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92025, 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 (49,978 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 92025 in?
ZIP code 92025 (Escondido) 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 92025?
ZIP code 92025 in Escondido, CA has a population of 49,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92025?
The median household income in ZIP 92025 is $81,106, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92025?
The median home value in ZIP 92025 is $827,900, which is 198% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92025 is White at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92025?
ZIP code 92025 has 1,825 business establishments employing approximately 23,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92025 are: Health care and social assistance (298), Retail trade (279), Professional, scientific, and technical services (222). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92025 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 92025?
In ZIP code 92025, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 92025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92025 is 26.8 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 92025?
In ZIP code 92025, approximately 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92025 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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