Pauma Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92061
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,499
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,813
- Median income Above-median income area
- $858,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pauma Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92061 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92061 covers 102.8 square miles in Pauma Valley, San Diego County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,499 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92061 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,813 (9% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,125. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $858,300 (11% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $854; 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92061 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 92061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pauma Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92061.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 92061, Pauma Valley, 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
2,499
Population
102.8
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92061?
58.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
7.5%
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?
$92,813
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$48,125
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92061 ranks among California ZIPs
Pauma Valley, 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)
$92,813 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
918housing units
918
Total Housing Units
681
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$858,300
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$854
Median Rent
1985
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
+19.2%
YoY Change (2021)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92061 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +8.0% | 188 |
| 2018 | +10.9% | 209 |
| 2019 | +12.2% | 234 |
| 2020 | -8.5% | 214 |
| 2021 | +19.2% | 255 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 92061, employing approximately 688 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,645,000.
42
Businesses
688
Employees
$35.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 7.1% |
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 92061 vs 92060 →
ZIP 92061 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92082
Valley Center (92082)
19,037 residents
- 92061 2,499
Pauma Valley (92061)
2,499 residents
- 92059 1,618
Pala (92059)
1,618 residents
- 92060 218
Palomar Mountain (92060)
218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92061 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92060
Palomar Mountain (92060)
$152,852 median income
- 92082
Valley Center (92082)
$126,544 median income
- 92059
Pala (92059)
$99,803 median income
- 92061
Pauma Valley (92061)
$92,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92061 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92061, 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 (2,499 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 92061 in?
ZIP code 92061 (Pauma Valley) 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 92061?
ZIP code 92061 in Pauma Valley, CA has a population of 2,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92061?
The median household income in ZIP 92061 is $92,813, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92061?
The median home value in ZIP 92061 is $858,300, which is 209% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92061 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92061?
ZIP code 92061 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92061?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92061 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Construction (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92061?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92061 increased by 19.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 92061?
In ZIP code 92061, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 92061?
In ZIP code 92061, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92061?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92061 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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