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ZIP Code 92115
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 58,560
- 3,479/sq mi High-density area
- $79,199
- Median income Near-median income area
- $799,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Diego pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,479
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92115 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 92115 (San Diego, CA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 388.8 in 2023 to 411.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92115 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 58,560 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 3,479 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,199 (22% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,310. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $799,200 (3% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,979; 40.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, 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 92115 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 92115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92115.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
157 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
131 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
127 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 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 92115, 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
58,560
Population
16.8
Area (sq mi)
3,479
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92115?
28.8
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
19.8%
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?
$79,199
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$37,310
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92115 ranks nationally
San Diego, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,199 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
24,035housing units
24,035
Total Housing Units
22,528
Occupied Units
1,507
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$799,200
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,979
Median Rent
1967
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
412
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+312%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92115 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +312% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 268 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 307 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 365 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 389 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 412 |
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 954 business establishments in ZIP 92115, employing approximately 8,129 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,671,000.
954
Businesses
8,129
Employees
$310.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 157 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 149 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 131 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 127 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 72 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.0% |
| Information | 16 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 0.9% |
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 92115 vs 92120 →
ZIP 92115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92105
San Diego (92105)
69,813 residents
- 92114
San Diego (92114)
65,433 residents
- 92115
San Diego (92115)
58,560 residents
- 92104
San Diego (92104)
44,414 residents
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
38,069 residents
- 91941
La Mesa (91941)
31,779 residents
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
31,680 residents
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
30,443 residents
- 92120 26,317
San Diego (92120)
26,317 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92115 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92115 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92120
San Diego (92120)
$120,661 median income
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
$120,201 median income
- 91941
La Mesa (91941)
$115,381 median income
- 92108
San Diego (92108)
$103,884 median income
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
$98,154 median income
- 92114
San Diego (92114)
$97,794 median income
- 92104
San Diego (92104)
$94,014 median income
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
$92,896 median income
- 91945
Lemon Grove (91945)
$88,016 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92115 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92120 | San Diego, CA | 26,317 | 2.3 mi |
| 92105 | San Diego, CA | 69,813 | 2.0 mi |
| 92116 | San Diego, CA | 31,680 | 3.0 mi |
| 91945 | Lemon Grove, CA | 25,460 | 2.9 mi |
| 91942 | La Mesa, CA | 38,069 | 3.1 mi |
| 92114 | San Diego, CA | 65,433 | 3.8 mi |
| 92104 | San Diego, CA | 44,414 | 3.5 mi |
| 92124 | San Diego, CA | 30,443 | 4.6 mi |
| 91941 | La Mesa, CA | 31,779 | 4.6 mi |
| 92108 | San Diego, CA | 18,858 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92115, 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 (58,560 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 92115 in?
ZIP code 92115 (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 92115?
ZIP code 92115 in San Diego, CA has a population of 58,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92115?
The median household income in ZIP 92115 is $79,199, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92115?
The median home value in ZIP 92115 is $799,200, which is 187% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92115 is White at 45.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92115?
ZIP code 92115 has 954 business establishments employing approximately 8,129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92115 are: Accommodation and food services (157), Retail trade (149), Other services (except public administration) (131). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92115 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 312%. 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 92115?
In ZIP code 92115, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 92115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92115 is 23.2 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 92115?
In ZIP code 92115, approximately 40.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92115 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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