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ZIP Code 92101
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,095
- 3,040/sq mi High-density area
- $91,566
- Median income Above-median income area
- $793,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Diego pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,040
- people per sq mi
- 23%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92101 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 92101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 37,095 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 3,040 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92101 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,566 (10% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,305. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $793,100 (3% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,412; 22.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92101 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 92101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92101.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
1,438 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 525
Accommodation and food services
525 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 407
Real estate and rental and leasing
407 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 331
Other services (except public administration)
331 establishments
- Retail trade 283
Retail trade
283 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 92101, San Diego, 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
37,095
Population
12.2
Area (sq mi)
3,040
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92101?
37.0
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
19.6%
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?
$91,566
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$76,305
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92101 ranks nationally
San Diego, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$91,566 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
34,605housing units
34,605
Total Housing Units
30,214
Occupied Units
4,391
Vacant Units
1.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$793,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$2,412
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4,280 business establishments in ZIP 92101, employing approximately 77,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,452,892,000.
4,280
Businesses
77,128
Employees
$6.5B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 1,438 | 33.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 525 | 12.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 407 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 331 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 283 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 268 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 250 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 169 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 101 | 2.4% |
| Information | 96 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 93 | 2.2% |
| Construction | 89 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 76 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 61 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 29 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.1% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.1% |
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 92101 vs 92132 →
ZIP 92101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92104
San Diego (92104)
44,414 residents
- 92102
San Diego (92102)
43,267 residents
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
37,095 residents
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
31,066 residents
- 92118
Coronado (92118)
23,575 residents
- 92140 3,435
San Diego (92140)
3,435 residents
- 92135 571
San Diego (92135)
571 residents
- 92147 559
San Diego (92147)
559 residents
- 92155 550
San Diego (92155)
550 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92101 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92118
Coronado (92118)
$134,534 median income
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
$102,626 median income
- 92104
San Diego (92104)
$94,014 median income
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
$91,566 median income
- 92102
San Diego (92102)
$77,248 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92101 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92132 | San Diego, CA | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 92134 | San Diego, CA | 198 | 1.4 mi |
| 92103 | San Diego, CA | 31,066 | 1.6 mi |
| 92140 | San Diego, CA | 3,435 | 1.9 mi |
| 92147 | San Diego, CA | 559 | 2.8 mi |
| 92135 | San Diego, CA | 571 | 2.3 mi |
| 92118 | Coronado, CA | 23,575 | 3.4 mi |
| 92155 | San Diego, CA | 550 | 3.4 mi |
| 92104 | San Diego, CA | 44,414 | 2.8 mi |
| 92102 | San Diego, CA | 43,267 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92101, 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 (37,095 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 92101 in?
ZIP code 92101 (San Diego) 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 92101?
ZIP code 92101 in San Diego, CA has a population of 37,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92101?
The median household income in ZIP 92101 is $91,566, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92101?
The median home value in ZIP 92101 is $793,100, which is 185% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92101 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92101?
ZIP code 92101 has 4,280 business establishments employing approximately 77,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (1438), Accommodation and food services (525), Real estate and rental and leasing (407). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92101?
In ZIP code 92101, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.1% 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 92101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92101 is 22.9 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 92101?
In ZIP code 92101, approximately 22.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 77.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92101 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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