Rancho Santa Fe, CA · standard
ZIP Code 92091
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,048
- 620/sq mi High-density area
- $103,452
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,487,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rancho Santa Fe pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 620
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92091 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92091 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County, California, home to just 1,048 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 620 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92091 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,452 (2% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $127,990. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,487,900 (93% above the average California ZIP), while 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92091 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 92091
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92091.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 92091, Rancho Santa Fe, 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
1,048
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
620
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92091?
63.1
Median Age
39.3%
Male
60.7%
Female
26.5%
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?
$103,452
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$127,990
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 92091 ranks among California ZIPs
Rancho Santa Fe, 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)
$103,452 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
748housing units
748
Total Housing Units
592
Occupied Units
156
Vacant Units
1.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,487,900
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 92091, employing approximately 649 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,510,000.
106
Businesses
649
Employees
$37.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 24.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 15.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.8% |
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 92091 vs 92067 →
ZIP 92091 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
51,536 residents
- 92024
Encinitas (92024)
49,121 residents
- 92130
San Diego (92130)
48,940 residents
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
40,747 residents
- 92127
San Diego (92127)
39,337 residents
- 92014 13,154
Del Mar (92014)
13,154 residents
- 92075 12,056
Solana Beach (92075)
12,056 residents
- 92007 10,429
Cardiff By The Sea (92007)
10,429 residents
- 92067 9,535
Rancho Santa Fe (92067)
9,535 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92091 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92091 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92130
San Diego (92130)
$205,680 median income
- 92014
Del Mar (92014)
$198,823 median income
- 92127
San Diego (92127)
$195,520 median income
- 92067
Rancho Santa Fe (92067)
$187,054 median income
- 92007
Cardiff By The Sea (92007)
$182,629 median income
- 92009
Carlsbad (92009)
$164,182 median income
- 92024
Encinitas (92024)
$158,507 median income
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
$156,321 median income
- 92075
Solana Beach (92075)
$149,327 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92091 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92067 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | 9,535 | 1.2 mi |
| 92075 | Solana Beach, CA | 12,056 | 2.9 mi |
| 92130 | San Diego, CA | 48,940 | 4.4 mi |
| 92007 | Cardiff By The Sea, CA | 10,429 | 3.7 mi |
| 92014 | Del Mar, CA | 13,154 | 3.7 mi |
| 92024 | Encinitas, CA | 49,121 | 4.1 mi |
| 92127 | San Diego, CA | 39,337 | 5.1 mi |
| 92009 | Carlsbad, CA | 40,747 | 6.1 mi |
| 92121 | San Diego, CA | 4,179 | 7.7 mi |
| 92129 | San Diego, CA | 51,536 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92091, 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 (1,048 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 92091 in?
ZIP code 92091 (Rancho Santa Fe) 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 92091?
ZIP code 92091 in Rancho Santa Fe, CA has a population of 1,048 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92091?
The median household income in ZIP 92091 is $103,452, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92091?
The median home value in ZIP 92091 is $1,487,900, which is 435% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92091?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92091 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92091?
ZIP code 92091 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92091?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92091 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Real estate and rental and leasing (16), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92091?
In ZIP code 92091, 84.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.3% 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 92091?
In ZIP code 92091, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92091?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92091 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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