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ZIP Code 92106

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

19,330
1,320/sq mi
$142,897
Median income
$1,515,200
Median home value
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Diego pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,320
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, home to 19,330 residents across 14.6 square miles, a density of 1,320 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92106 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,897 (41% above the California average), while per-capita income is $72,021. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $1,515,200 (96% above the state average), median rent at $2,286 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 22 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 92106 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 92106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92106.

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 92106, 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

19,330

Population

14.6

Area (sq mi)

1,320

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92106?

37.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$142,897

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$72,021

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92106 ranks nationally

San Diego, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$142,897 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,062

Total Housing Units

7,647

Occupied Units

415

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$1,515,200

Median Home Value

+96% vs state

$2,286

Median Rent

1958

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

-5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92106 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.0% 223
2021 +7.8% 240
2022 +16.8% 281
2023 +26.9% 356
2024 -5.3% 337

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 976 business establishments in ZIP 92106, employing approximately 10,774 people with a combined annual payroll of $649,564,000.

976

Businesses

10,774

Employees

$649.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 237 24.3%
Accommodation and food services 108 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 88 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 83 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 81 8.3%
Retail trade 78 8.0%
Finance and insurance 48 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 45 4.6%
Construction 42 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 3.4%
Wholesale trade 29 3.0%
Manufacturing 18 1.8%
Educational services 18 1.8%
Information 12 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 92106 vs 92147 →

ZIP 92106 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 92106 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 92106 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 92106 ranks the highest of 6 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
92147 San Diego, CA 559 1.3 mi
92107 San Diego, CA 28,651 1.9 mi
92135 San Diego, CA 571 2.7 mi
92132 San Diego, CA 0 3.7 mi
92140 San Diego, CA 3,435 2.9 mi
92101 San Diego, CA 37,095 3.9 mi
92109 San Diego, CA 45,787 5.1 mi
92110 San Diego, CA 25,341 4.2 mi
92118 Coronado, CA 23,575 4.3 mi
92134 San Diego, CA 198 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92106 in? ▼
ZIP code 92106 (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 92106? ▼
ZIP code 92106 in San Diego, CA has a population of 19,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92106 is $142,897, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92106 is $1,515,200, which is 445% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92106 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92106? ▼
ZIP code 92106 has 976 business establishments employing approximately 10,774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92106 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (237), Accommodation and food services (108), Real estate and rental and leasing (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92106 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 92106? ▼
In ZIP code 92106, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.3% 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 92106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92106 is 21.5 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 92106? ▼
In ZIP code 92106, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92106 is 10.7% 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.