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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
$81,106
Median income
$827,900
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $40,068. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $827,900 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,971 per month, and 43.4% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 92025, plus 6 more within San Diego County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 92025?

36.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

30.4%

Foreign-Born

White 35.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,205

Total Housing Units

16,413

Occupied Units

792

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.4%
Renter 56.6%

$827,900

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 92025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92025 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.