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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 High-density area
- $142,897
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,515,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92106 (San Diego, CA) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 356.1 in 2023 to 337.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,021. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,515,200 (96% above the average California ZIP), while 60.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,286.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92106 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 92106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92106.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
237 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
108 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 88
Real estate and rental and leasing
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 83
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 81
Health care and social assistance
81 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92106?
37.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
13.3%
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?
$142,897
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$72,021
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92106 ranks among California ZIPs
San Diego, 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)
$142,897 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,583 California 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
8,062housing units
8,062
Total Housing Units
7,647
Occupied Units
415
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,515,200
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 92109
San Diego (92109)
45,787 residents
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
37,095 residents
- 92107
San Diego (92107)
28,651 residents
- 92110
San Diego (92110)
25,341 residents
- 92118
Coronado (92118)
23,575 residents
- 92106
San Diego (92106)
19,330 residents
- 92140 3,435
San Diego (92140)
3,435 residents
- 92135 571
San Diego (92135)
571 residents
- 92147 559
San Diego (92147)
559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92106 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92106
San Diego (92106)
$142,897 median income
- 92118
Coronado (92118)
$134,534 median income
- 92109
San Diego (92109)
$122,128 median income
- 92107
San Diego (92107)
$113,117 median income
- 92110
San Diego (92110)
$110,790 median income
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
$91,566 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92106, 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 (19,330 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 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.
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