Camp Pendleton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92055
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,655
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camp Pendleton has 15,655 residents, placing it in the top 22% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 61 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 92055 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 92055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, California, home to 15,655 residents across 255.0 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 92055, but per-capita income is $31,212. The poverty rate is -, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92055 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 92055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camp Pendleton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92055.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 92055, Camp Pendleton, 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
15,655
Population
255.0
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92055?
21.2
Median Age
94.9%
Male
5.1%
Female
4.6%
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?
$31,212
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 108 business establishments in ZIP 92055, employing approximately 2,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,396,000.
108
Businesses
2,110
Employees
$132.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 32.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.8% |
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 92055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92058
Oceanside (92058)
42,436 residents
- 92054
Oceanside (92054)
40,375 residents
- 92055 15,655
Camp Pendleton (92055)
15,655 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92055 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92055, 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 (15,655 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 92055 in?
ZIP code 92055 (Camp Pendleton) 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 92055?
ZIP code 92055 in Camp Pendleton, CA has a population of 15,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92055 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92055?
ZIP code 92055 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 2,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92055 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Accommodation and food services (29), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92055?
In ZIP code 92055, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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