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ZIP Code 92084

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

47,654
703/sq mi
$98,577
Median income
$824,400
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vista pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
703
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92084 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92084 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vista, San Diego County, California, with 47,654 residents across 67.8 square miles, a density of 703 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92084 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,577 (3% below the California average), while per-capita income is $40,477. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $824,400 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,117 monthly, and 60.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Diego County, letting you compare 92084 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 92084

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vista, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92084.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92084, Vista, 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

47,654

Population

67.8

Area (sq mi)

703

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92084?

36.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 43.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%

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?

$98,577

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$40,477

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92084 ranks nationally

Vista, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,577 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,015

Total Housing Units

15,342

Occupied Units

673

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$824,400

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$2,117

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

363

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+263%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92084 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +263% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 235
2021 +16.0% 272
2022 +19.1% 324
2023 +6.4% 345
2024 +5.1% 363

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 992 business establishments in ZIP 92084, employing approximately 8,164 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,654,000.

992

Businesses

8,164

Employees

$360.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 177 17.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 106 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 102 10.3%
Retail trade 101 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 83 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 75 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 70 7.1%
Finance and insurance 42 4.2%
Wholesale trade 32 3.2%
Manufacturing 28 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Information 13 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.1%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 0.8%

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 92084 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 92084 ranks #4 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 92084 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 92084 ranks #9 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
92083 Vista, CA 36,975 3.0 mi
92003 Bonsall, CA 4,746 4.4 mi
92081 Vista, CA 27,404 4.5 mi
92069 San Marcos, CA 46,369 4.5 mi
92026 Escondido, CA 48,922 5.2 mi
92056 Oceanside, CA 51,835 5.0 mi
92057 Oceanside, CA 54,096 5.2 mi
92078 San Marcos, CA 42,906 7.2 mi
92010 Carlsbad, CA 14,382 6.4 mi
92009 Carlsbad, CA 40,747 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92084 in? ▼
ZIP code 92084 (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 92084? ▼
ZIP code 92084 in Vista, CA has a population of 47,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92084? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92084 is $98,577, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92084? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92084 is $824,400, which is 196% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92084? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92084 is White at 43.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92084? ▼
ZIP code 92084 has 992 business establishments employing approximately 8,164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92084? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92084 are: Construction (177), Professional, scientific, and technical services (120), Health care and social assistance (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92084? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92084 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 263%. 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 92084? ▼
In ZIP code 92084, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 92084? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92084 is 28.9 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 92084? ▼
In ZIP code 92084, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92084? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92084 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.