Escondido, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92026
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,922
- 508/sq mi High-density area
- $104,561
- Median income Above-median income area
- $714,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Escondido pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 508
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92026 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 92026 (Escondido, CA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.9 in 2023 to 342.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Escondido, San Diego County, California, with 48,922 residents across 96.4 square miles, a density of 508 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92026 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,561 (3% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,088. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $714,300 (8% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,151; 63.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92026 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 92026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Escondido, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92026.
- Construction
Construction
146 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 53
Other services (except public administration)
53 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 92026, 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
48,922
Population
96.4
Area (sq mi)
508
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92026?
39.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
24.4%
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?
$104,561
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$48,088
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92026 ranks nationally
Escondido, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$104,561 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
19,695housing units
19,695
Total Housing Units
18,883
Occupied Units
812
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$714,300
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$2,151
Median Rent
1984
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92026 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 228 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 264 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 309 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 324 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 342 |
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 679 business establishments in ZIP 92026, employing approximately 4,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,350,000.
679
Businesses
4,917
Employees
$248.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 146 | 21.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.5% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.2% |
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 92026 vs 92069 →
ZIP 92026 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
- 92025
Escondido (92025)
49,978 residents
- 92026
Escondido (92026)
48,922 residents
- 92084
Vista (92084)
47,654 residents
- 92069
San Marcos (92069)
46,369 residents
- 92078
San Marcos (92078)
42,906 residents
- 92083
Vista (92083)
36,975 residents
- 92081
Vista (92081)
27,404 residents
- 92082 19,037
Valley Center (92082)
19,037 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92026 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92082
Valley Center (92082)
$126,544 median income
- 92029
Escondido (92029)
$124,726 median income
- 92078
San Marcos (92078)
$120,268 median income
- 92003
Bonsall (92003)
$113,216 median income
- 92081
Vista (92081)
$105,379 median income
- 92026
Escondido (92026)
$104,561 median income
- 92084
Vista (92084)
$98,577 median income
- 92069
San Marcos (92069)
$96,771 median income
- 92027
Escondido (92027)
$93,338 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92026 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92069 | San Marcos, CA | 46,369 | 3.8 mi |
| 92084 | Vista, CA | 47,654 | 5.2 mi |
| 92029 | Escondido, CA | 19,021 | 8.8 mi |
| 92083 | Vista, CA | 36,975 | 7.7 mi |
| 92082 | Valley Center, CA | 19,037 | 7.2 mi |
| 92003 | Bonsall, CA | 4,746 | 7.0 mi |
| 92078 | San Marcos, CA | 42,906 | 7.6 mi |
| 92081 | Vista, CA | 27,404 | 7.9 mi |
| 92027 | Escondido, CA | 53,881 | 9.3 mi |
| 92025 | Escondido, CA | 49,978 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92026, 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 (48,922 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 92026 in?
ZIP code 92026 (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 92026?
ZIP code 92026 in Escondido, CA has a population of 48,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92026?
The median household income in ZIP 92026 is $104,561, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92026?
The median home value in ZIP 92026 is $714,300, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92026 is White at 48.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92026?
ZIP code 92026 has 679 business establishments employing approximately 4,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92026 are: Construction (146), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Health care and social assistance (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92026?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92026 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 92026?
In ZIP code 92026, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 92026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92026 is 27.5 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 92026?
In ZIP code 92026, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92026 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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