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ZIP Code 92083

San Diego County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,975
2,565/sq mi
$86,974
Median income
$658,200
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vista pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
2,565
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92083 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92083 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.4 square miles in Vista, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 36,975 residents, producing a population density of 2,565 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92083 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92083 sits at $86,974 (14% below the California average), while per-capita income is $38,647. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $658,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $2,172 per month, and 49.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92083 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 92083 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92083

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92083.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92083, Vista, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,975

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

2,565

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92083?

34.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

27.7%

Foreign-Born

White 32.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%

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?

$86,974

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$38,647

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92083 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,974 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,128

Total Housing Units

11,715

Occupied Units

413

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.7%
Renter 50.3%

$658,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$2,172

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

411

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+311%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92083 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +311% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 260
2021 +15.6% 300
2022 +20.4% 361
2023 +5.8% 382
2024 +7.5% 411

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 837 business establishments in ZIP 92083, employing approximately 11,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $571,827,000.

837

Businesses

11,217

Employees

$571.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 125 14.9%
Construction 121 14.5%
Retail trade 103 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 91 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 70 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 6.6%
Finance and insurance 32 3.8%
Manufacturing 30 3.6%
Wholesale trade 22 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.8%
Educational services 14 1.7%
Information 13 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 92083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92083 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92083 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92081 Vista, CA 27,404 2.4 mi
92056 Oceanside, CA 51,835 2.4 mi
92084 Vista, CA 47,654 3.0 mi
92010 Carlsbad, CA 14,382 3.5 mi
92057 Oceanside, CA 54,096 4.5 mi
92009 Carlsbad, CA 40,747 7.2 mi
92069 San Marcos, CA 46,369 5.5 mi
92008 Carlsbad, CA 27,649 5.4 mi
92011 Carlsbad, CA 22,405 6.8 mi
92003 Bonsall, CA 4,746 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92083 in?
ZIP code 92083 (Vista) 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 92083?
ZIP code 92083 in Vista, CA has a population of 36,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92083?
The median household income in ZIP 92083 is $86,974, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92083?
The median home value in ZIP 92083 is $658,200, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92083 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92083?
ZIP code 92083 has 837 business establishments employing approximately 11,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92083 are: Health care and social assistance (125), Construction (121), Retail trade (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92083?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92083 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 311%. 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 92083?
In ZIP code 92083, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 92083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92083 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92083?
In ZIP code 92083, approximately 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92083 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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