Valley Center, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92082
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,037
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $126,544
- Median income Above-median income area
- $833,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valley Center pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92082 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 92082 (Valley Center, CA) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.9 in 2023 to 281.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92082 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valley Center, San Diego County, California, home to 19,037 residents across 318.3 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92082 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,544 (24% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,404. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $833,600 (8% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,815; 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92082 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 92082
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valley Center, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92082.
- Construction
Construction
108 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
42 establishments
- Retail trade 40
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 33
Health care and social assistance
33 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 92082, Valley Center, 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
19,037
Population
318.3
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92082?
42.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
17.7%
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?
$126,544
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$50,404
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92082 ranks among California ZIPs
Valley Center, 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)
$126,544 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,583 California 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
7,289housing units
7,289
Total Housing Units
6,771
Occupied Units
518
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$833,600
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,815
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92082 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 191 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 216 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 255 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 268 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 281 |
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 453 business establishments in ZIP 92082, employing approximately 4,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,584,000.
453
Businesses
4,729
Employees
$266.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 108 | 23.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 14.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 12 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
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 92082 vs 92061 →
ZIP 92082 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92027
Escondido (92027)
53,881 residents
- 92026
Escondido (92026)
48,922 residents
- 92082 19,037
Valley Center (92082)
19,037 residents
- 92061 2,499
Pauma Valley (92061)
2,499 residents
- 92059 1,618
Pala (92059)
1,618 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92082 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92082 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92082
Valley Center (92082)
$126,544 median income
- 92026
Escondido (92026)
$104,561 median income
- 92059
Pala (92059)
$99,803 median income
- 92027
Escondido (92027)
$93,338 median income
- 92061
Pauma Valley (92061)
$92,813 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92082 ranks the highest of 5 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 92082, 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 (19,037 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 92082 in?
ZIP code 92082 (Valley Center) 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 92082?
ZIP code 92082 in Valley Center, CA has a population of 19,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92082?
The median household income in ZIP 92082 is $126,544, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92082?
The median home value in ZIP 92082 is $833,600, which is 200% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92082?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92082 is White at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92082?
ZIP code 92082 has 453 business establishments employing approximately 4,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92082?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92082 are: Construction (108), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92082?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92082 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 92082?
In ZIP code 92082, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 92082?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92082 is 37.0 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 92082?
In ZIP code 92082, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92082?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92082 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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