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ZIP Code 92110
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,341
- 2,013/sq mi High-density area
- $110,790
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,006,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.0%
- 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 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,013
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92110 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 92110 (San Diego, CA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 379.8 in 2023 to 390.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92110 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 25,341 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 2,013 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92110 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,790 (9% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,019. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,006,800 (30% above the average California ZIP), with only 36.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,398.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92110 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 92110
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92110.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
299 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
240 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
218 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 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 92110, 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
25,341
Population
12.6
Area (sq mi)
2,013
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92110?
34.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
12.2%
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?
$110,790
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$53,019
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92110 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)
$110,790 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
13,515housing units
13,515
Total Housing Units
12,339
Occupied Units
1,176
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,006,800
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$2,398
Median Rent
1976
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
391
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+291%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92110 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +291% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 265 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 286 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 337 |
| 2023 | +12.7% | 380 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 391 |
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 1,677 business establishments in ZIP 92110, employing approximately 32,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,829,859,000.
1,677
Businesses
32,411
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 299 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 240 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 218 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 160 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 159 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 119 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 104 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 62 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 39 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 1.5% |
| Information | 24 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.5% |
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 92110 vs 92140 →
ZIP 92110 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92117
San Diego (92117)
51,332 residents
- 92109
San Diego (92109)
45,787 residents
- 92111
San Diego (92111)
45,096 residents
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
37,095 residents
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
31,066 residents
- 92107
San Diego (92107)
28,651 residents
- 92110
San Diego (92110)
25,341 residents
- 92108 18,858
San Diego (92108)
18,858 residents
- 92140 3,435
San Diego (92140)
3,435 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92110 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92110 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92109
San Diego (92109)
$122,128 median income
- 92107
San Diego (92107)
$113,117 median income
- 92110
San Diego (92110)
$110,790 median income
- 92108
San Diego (92108)
$103,884 median income
- 92117
San Diego (92117)
$103,661 median income
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
$102,626 median income
- 92111
San Diego (92111)
$99,644 median income
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
$91,566 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92110 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92140 | San Diego, CA | 3,435 | 1.7 mi |
| 92103 | San Diego, CA | 31,066 | 2.3 mi |
| 92109 | San Diego, CA | 45,787 | 2.5 mi |
| 92117 | San Diego, CA | 51,332 | 4.1 mi |
| 92147 | San Diego, CA | 559 | 3.0 mi |
| 92108 | San Diego, CA | 18,858 | 3.4 mi |
| 92107 | San Diego, CA | 28,651 | 3.1 mi |
| 92101 | San Diego, CA | 37,095 | 3.3 mi |
| 92111 | San Diego, CA | 45,096 | 3.4 mi |
| 92135 | San Diego, CA | 571 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92110, 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 (25,341 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 92110 in?
ZIP code 92110 (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 92110?
ZIP code 92110 in San Diego, CA has a population of 25,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92110?
The median household income in ZIP 92110 is $110,790, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92110?
The median home value in ZIP 92110 is $1,006,800, which is 262% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92110?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92110 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92110?
ZIP code 92110 has 1,677 business establishments employing approximately 32,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92110?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92110 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (299), Retail trade (240), Accommodation and food services (218). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92110?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92110 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 291%. 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 92110?
In ZIP code 92110, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.0% 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 92110?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92110 is 20.3 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 92110?
In ZIP code 92110, approximately 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92110?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92110 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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