Julian, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92036
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,440
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $591,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Julian pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92036 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 92036 (Julian, CA) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.3 in 2023 to 288.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92036 covers 464.9 square miles in Julian, San Diego County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,440 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,750 (27% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,067. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $591,400 (23% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,973; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92036 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 92036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Julian, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92036.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 92036, Julian, 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
3,440
Population
464.9
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92036?
53.9
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
10.0%
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?
$73,750
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$44,067
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92036 ranks among California ZIPs
Julian, 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)
$73,750 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
2,315housing units
2,315
Total Housing Units
1,412
Occupied Units
903
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$591,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,973
Median Rent
1980
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92036 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 198 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 230 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 267 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 284 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 289 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 92036, employing approximately 764 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,211,000.
116
Businesses
764
Employees
$23.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 25.9% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 15.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.6% |
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 92036 vs 91916 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91916 | Descanso, CA | 1,622 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92036, 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 (3,440 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 92036 in?
ZIP code 92036 (Julian) 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 92036?
ZIP code 92036 in Julian, CA has a population of 3,440 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92036?
The median household income in ZIP 92036 is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92036?
The median home value in ZIP 92036 is $591,400, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92036 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92036?
ZIP code 92036 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92036 are: Accommodation and food services (30), Retail trade (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92036 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 92036?
In ZIP code 92036, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 92036?
In ZIP code 92036, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92036 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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