Santee, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92071
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,422
- 1,175/sq mi High-density area
- $113,618
- Median income Above-median income area
- $728,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santee pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,175
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92071 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 92071 (Santee, CA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 354.2 in 2023 to 379.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92071 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santee, San Diego County, California, with 53,422 residents across 45.5 square miles, a density of 1,175 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92071 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,618 (12% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,782. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $728,900 (6% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,254; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92071 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 92071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santee, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92071.
- Construction
Construction
241 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
143 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 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 92071, Santee, 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
53,422
Population
45.5
Area (sq mi)
1,175
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92071?
40.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
13.7%
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?
$113,618
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$49,782
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92071 ranks nationally
Santee, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$113,618 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
21,946housing units
21,946
Total Housing Units
21,291
Occupied Units
655
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$728,900
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$2,254
Median Rent
1979
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
380
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+280%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92071 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +280% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 251 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 289 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 337 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 354 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 380 |
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 1,267 business establishments in ZIP 92071, employing approximately 16,250 people with a combined annual payroll of $825,819,000.
1,267
Businesses
16,250
Employees
$825.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 241 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 143 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 137 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 118 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 112 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 74 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.3% |
| Information | 16 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
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 92071 vs 92020 →
ZIP 92071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92021
El Cajon (92021)
65,068 residents
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
58,368 residents
- 92020
El Cajon (92020)
57,767 residents
- 92071
Santee (92071)
53,422 residents
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
38,069 residents
- 92131
San Diego (92131)
32,787 residents
- 91941
La Mesa (91941)
31,779 residents
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
30,443 residents
- 92120
San Diego (92120)
26,317 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92071 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92131
San Diego (92131)
$185,256 median income
- 92120
San Diego (92120)
$120,661 median income
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
$120,201 median income
- 91941
La Mesa (91941)
$115,381 median income
- 92071
Santee (92071)
$113,618 median income
- 92119
San Diego (92119)
$113,435 median income
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
$99,657 median income
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
$92,896 median income
- 92020
El Cajon (92020)
$76,032 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92071 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92020 | El Cajon, CA | 57,767 | 4.1 mi |
| 92119 | San Diego, CA | 23,057 | 3.7 mi |
| 91941 | La Mesa, CA | 31,779 | 6.3 mi |
| 92145 | San Diego, CA | 1,449 | 5.6 mi |
| 91942 | La Mesa, CA | 38,069 | 5.4 mi |
| 92124 | San Diego, CA | 30,443 | 5.7 mi |
| 91977 | Spring Valley, CA | 58,368 | 8.7 mi |
| 92131 | San Diego, CA | 32,787 | 5.9 mi |
| 92120 | San Diego, CA | 26,317 | 6.1 mi |
| 92021 | El Cajon, CA | 65,068 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92071, 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 (53,422 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 92071 in?
ZIP code 92071 (Santee) 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 92071?
ZIP code 92071 in Santee, CA has a population of 53,422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92071?
The median household income in ZIP 92071 is $113,618, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92071?
The median home value in ZIP 92071 is $728,900, which is 162% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92071 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92071?
ZIP code 92071 has 1,267 business establishments employing approximately 16,250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92071 are: Construction (241), Other services (except public administration) (143), Retail trade (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92071 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 280%. 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 92071?
In ZIP code 92071, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 92071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92071 is 26.7 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 92071?
In ZIP code 92071, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92071 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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