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ZIP Code 92103
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,066
- 3,184/sq mi High-density area
- $102,626
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,061,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.3%
- 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 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,184
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92103 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 92103 (San Diego, CA) rose +19.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 299.6 in 2023 to 359.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92103 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 31,066 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 3,184 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92103 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,626 (1% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $85,261. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,061,200 (37% above the average California ZIP), with only 35.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,138.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92103 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 92103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92103.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
437 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
401 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
205 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 168
Other services (except public administration)
168 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 161
Real estate and rental and leasing
161 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 92103, 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
31,066
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
3,184
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92103?
40.8
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
14.3%
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?
$102,626
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$85,261
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92103 ranks nationally
San Diego, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$102,626 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US 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
21,746housing units
21,746
Total Housing Units
19,935
Occupied Units
1,811
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,061,200
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,138
Median Rent
1974
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
+19.9%
YoY Change (2024)
359
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+259%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92103 have increased 19.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.4% | 234 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 250 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 278 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 300 |
| 2024 | +19.9% | 359 |
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 1,846 business establishments in ZIP 92103, employing approximately 30,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,195,723,000.
1,846
Businesses
30,239
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 437 | 23.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 401 | 21.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 205 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 168 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 161 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 119 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 47 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 42 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 38 | 2.1% |
| Information | 28 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.3% |
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 92103 vs 92101 →
ZIP 92103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92111
San Diego (92111)
45,096 residents
- 92104
San Diego (92104)
44,414 residents
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
37,095 residents
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
31,680 residents
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
31,066 residents
- 92110
San Diego (92110)
25,341 residents
- 92108
San Diego (92108)
18,858 residents
- 92140 3,435
San Diego (92140)
3,435 residents
- 92147 559
San Diego (92147)
559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92103 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92110
San Diego (92110)
$110,790 median income
- 92108
San Diego (92108)
$103,884 median income
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
$102,626 median income
- 92111
San Diego (92111)
$99,644 median income
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
$98,154 median income
- 92104
San Diego (92104)
$94,014 median income
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
$91,566 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92103 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92101 | San Diego, CA | 37,095 | 1.6 mi |
| 92140 | San Diego, CA | 3,435 | 1.9 mi |
| 92132 | San Diego, CA | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| 92134 | San Diego, CA | 198 | 2.0 mi |
| 92104 | San Diego, CA | 44,414 | 2.3 mi |
| 92108 | San Diego, CA | 18,858 | 2.3 mi |
| 92110 | San Diego, CA | 25,341 | 2.3 mi |
| 92111 | San Diego, CA | 45,096 | 4.1 mi |
| 92116 | San Diego, CA | 31,680 | 2.8 mi |
| 92147 | San Diego, CA | 559 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92103, 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 (31,066 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 92103 in?
ZIP code 92103 (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 92103?
ZIP code 92103 in San Diego, CA has a population of 31,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92103?
The median household income in ZIP 92103 is $102,626, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92103?
The median home value in ZIP 92103 is $1,061,200, which is 282% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92103 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92103?
ZIP code 92103 has 1,846 business establishments employing approximately 30,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92103 are: Health care and social assistance (437), Professional, scientific, and technical services (401), Accommodation and food services (205). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92103?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92103 increased by 19.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. 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 92103?
In ZIP code 92103, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.3% 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 92103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92103 is 20.8 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 92103?
In ZIP code 92103, approximately 35.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92103 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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