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ZIP Code 92122

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

43,728
1,059/sq mi
$105,177
Median income
$1,046,300
Median home value
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Diego pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,059
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.3 square miles in San Diego, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 43,728 residents, producing a population density of 1,059 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 92122 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92122 sits at $105,177 (3% above the California average), while per-capita income is $61,814. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,046,300 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $2,731 per month, and 34.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 92122 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 92122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92122.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92122, San Diego, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,728

Population

41.3

Area (sq mi)

1,059

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92122?

31.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

32.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 28.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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?

$105,177

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$61,814

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92122 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,177 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 83.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.9%

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

What does housing look like?

21,546

Total Housing Units

19,927

Occupied Units

1,619

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.4%
Renter 65.6%

$1,046,300

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$2,731

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+37.4%

YoY Change (2024)

435

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+335%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92122 have increased 37.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +335% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 239
2021 +5.8% 252
2022 +21.2% 306
2023 +3.6% 317
2024 +37.4% 435

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 1,356 business establishments in ZIP 92122, employing approximately 25,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,906,208,000.

1,356

Businesses

25,486

Employees

$2.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 323 23.8%
Health care and social assistance 161 11.9%
Retail trade 155 11.4%
Finance and insurance 137 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 129 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 106 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 67 4.9%
Construction 55 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 3.8%
Wholesale trade 39 2.9%
Information 36 2.6%
Educational services 28 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 20 1.5%
Manufacturing 10 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 92122 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 92122 ranks #5 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 92122 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 92122 ranks #7 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
92111 San Diego, CA 45,096 3.6 mi
92117 San Diego, CA 51,332 2.9 mi
92121 San Diego, CA 4,179 3.3 mi
92126 San Diego, CA 73,343 3.8 mi
92037 La Jolla, CA 46,781 4.7 mi
92123 San Diego, CA 26,823 4.2 mi
92108 San Diego, CA 18,858 6.1 mi
92103 San Diego, CA 31,066 7.7 mi
92124 San Diego, CA 30,443 5.4 mi
92110 San Diego, CA 25,341 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92122 in?
ZIP code 92122 (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 92122?
ZIP code 92122 in San Diego, CA has a population of 43,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92122?
The median household income in ZIP 92122 is $105,177, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92122?
The median home value in ZIP 92122 is $1,046,300, which is 276% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92122 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92122?
ZIP code 92122 has 1,356 business establishments employing approximately 25,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92122 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (323), Health care and social assistance (161), Retail trade (155). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92122?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92122 increased by 37.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 335%. 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 92122?
In ZIP code 92122, 83.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.9% 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 92122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92122 is 19.9 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 92122?
In ZIP code 92122, approximately 34.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92122 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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