Oceanside, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92056
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,835
- 1,609/sq mi High-density area
- $106,272
- Median income Above-median income area
- $773,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oceanside pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,609
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92056 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 92056 (Oceanside, CA) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 372.6 in 2023 to 405.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92056 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oceanside, San Diego County, California, with 51,835 residents across 32.2 square miles, a density of 1,609 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92056 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,272 (5% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,025. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $773,200 (0% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,609; 68.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92056 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 92056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oceanside, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92056.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
165 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
162 establishments
- Construction
Construction
139 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
98 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
96 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 92056, Oceanside, 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
51,835
Population
32.2
Area (sq mi)
1,609
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92056?
40.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
19.5%
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?
$106,272
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$48,025
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92056 ranks nationally
Oceanside, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$106,272 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
20,678housing units
20,678
Total Housing Units
19,761
Occupied Units
917
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$773,200
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$2,609
Median Rent
1986
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
406
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+306%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92056 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +306% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 248 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 290 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 346 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 373 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 406 |
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 1,230 business establishments in ZIP 92056, employing approximately 20,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,248,909,000.
1,230
Businesses
20,198
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 165 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 162 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 139 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 98 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 96 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 96 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.5% |
| Information | 13 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
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 92056 vs 92083 →
ZIP 92056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92057
Oceanside (92057)
54,096 residents
- 92056
Oceanside (92056)
51,835 residents
- 92084
Vista (92084)
47,654 residents
- 92069
San Marcos (92069)
46,369 residents
- 92058
Oceanside (92058)
42,436 residents
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
40,747 residents
- 92083
Vista (92083)
36,975 residents
- 92008
Carlsbad (92008)
27,649 residents
- 92081
Vista (92081)
27,404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92056 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
$164,182 median income
- 92011
Carlsbad (92011)
$159,235 median income
- 92010
Carlsbad (92010)
$129,926 median income
- 92057
Oceanside (92057)
$108,814 median income
- 92056
Oceanside (92056)
$106,272 median income
- 92081
Vista (92081)
$105,379 median income
- 92008
Carlsbad (92008)
$104,995 median income
- 92084
Vista (92084)
$98,577 median income
- 92069
San Marcos (92069)
$96,771 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92056 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92083 | Vista, CA | 36,975 | 2.4 mi |
| 92010 | Carlsbad, CA | 14,382 | 3.1 mi |
| 92057 | Oceanside, CA | 54,096 | 3.6 mi |
| 92008 | Carlsbad, CA | 27,649 | 4.2 mi |
| 92081 | Vista, CA | 27,404 | 3.8 mi |
| 92011 | Carlsbad, CA | 22,405 | 6.5 mi |
| 92084 | Vista, CA | 47,654 | 5.0 mi |
| 92058 | Oceanside, CA | 42,436 | 5.6 mi |
| 92009 | Carlsbad, CA | 40,747 | 7.8 mi |
| 92069 | San Marcos, CA | 46,369 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92056, 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 (51,835 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 92056 in?
ZIP code 92056 (Oceanside) 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 92056?
ZIP code 92056 in Oceanside, CA has a population of 51,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92056?
The median household income in ZIP 92056 is $106,272, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92056?
The median home value in ZIP 92056 is $773,200, which is 178% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92056 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92056?
ZIP code 92056 has 1,230 business establishments employing approximately 20,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92056 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (165), Health care and social assistance (162), Construction (139). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92056?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92056 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 306%. 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 92056?
In ZIP code 92056, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 92056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92056 is 28.7 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 92056?
In ZIP code 92056, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92056 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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