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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
$79,199
Median income
$799,200
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $37,310. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. The typical home here is valued at $799,200 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,979 monthly, and 40.0% of units 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. To put 92115 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Diego County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92115?

28.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 45.5%
African American 9.7%
Asian 13.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

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

What does housing look like?

24,035

Total Housing Units

22,528

Occupied Units

1,507

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.0%
Renter 60.0%

$799,200

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92115 ranks #3 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 92115 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 92115 ranks #null of 9 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.