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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
$104,561
Median income
$714,300
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $48,088. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $714,300 (8% below the state average), median rent at $2,151 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.1%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 92026 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 92026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Escondido, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92026.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92026?

39.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

24.4%

Foreign-Born

White 48.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

19,695

Total Housing Units

18,883

Occupied Units

812

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$714,300

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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

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ZIP 92026 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 92026 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 92026 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 92026 ranks #6 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
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

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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.

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