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
$73,750
Median income
$591,400
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 464.9 square miles in Julian, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 3,440 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92036 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92036 sits at $73,750 (27% below the California average), while per-capita income is $44,067. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $591,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,973 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 92036 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92036.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,440

Population

464.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92036?

53.9

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%

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

$44,067

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 92036 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,750 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,315

Total Housing Units

1,412

Occupied Units

903

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$591,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,973

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
91916 Descanso, CA 1,622 11.9 mi

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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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