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ZIP Code 92123
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,823
- 1,265/sq mi High-density area
- $132,534
- Median income Above-median income area
- $865,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.6%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,265
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92123 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 92123 (San Diego, CA) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 369.0 in 2023 to 410.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92123 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 26,823 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 1,265 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92123 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,534 (30% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,735. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $865,600 (12% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,866; 44.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, 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 92123 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 92123
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92123.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
362 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
355 establishments
- Construction 129
Construction
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 122
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 119
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
119 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 92123, 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
26,823
Population
21.2
Area (sq mi)
1,265
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92123?
35.3
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
18.3%
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?
$132,534
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$55,735
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92123 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)
$132,534 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
13,363housing units
13,363
Total Housing Units
12,487
Occupied Units
876
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$865,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$2,866
Median Rent
1977
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
410
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+310%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92123 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +310% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 261 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 300 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 353 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 369 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 410 |
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 1,919 business establishments in ZIP 92123, employing approximately 71,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,282,623,000.
1,919
Businesses
71,211
Employees
$6.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 362 | 18.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 355 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 129 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 119 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 117 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 113 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 108 | 5.6% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 4.9% |
| Information | 79 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 37 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 36 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 14 | 0.7% |
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 92123 vs 92111 →
ZIP 92123 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
- 92111
San Diego (92111)
45,096 residents
- 92104
San Diego (92104)
44,414 residents
- 92122
San Diego (92122)
43,728 residents
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
31,680 residents
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
31,066 residents
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
30,443 residents
- 92123
San Diego (92123)
26,823 residents
- 92120
San Diego (92120)
26,317 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92123 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92123 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92123
San Diego (92123)
$132,534 median income
- 92120
San Diego (92120)
$120,661 median income
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
$120,201 median income
- 92122
San Diego (92122)
$105,177 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
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
$98,154 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92123 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92111 | San Diego, CA | 45,096 | 2.0 mi |
| 92108 | San Diego, CA | 18,858 | 2.3 mi |
| 92116 | San Diego, CA | 31,680 | 3.0 mi |
| 92124 | San Diego, CA | 30,443 | 3.2 mi |
| 92104 | San Diego, CA | 44,414 | 4.5 mi |
| 92120 | San Diego, CA | 26,317 | 3.8 mi |
| 92117 | San Diego, CA | 51,332 | 3.9 mi |
| 92122 | San Diego, CA | 43,728 | 4.2 mi |
| 92103 | San Diego, CA | 31,066 | 4.5 mi |
| 92134 | San Diego, CA | 198 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92123, 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 (26,823 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 92123 in?
ZIP code 92123 (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 92123?
ZIP code 92123 in San Diego, CA has a population of 26,823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92123?
The median household income in ZIP 92123 is $132,534, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92123?
The median home value in ZIP 92123 is $865,600, which is 211% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92123 is White at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92123?
ZIP code 92123 has 1,919 business establishments employing approximately 71,211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92123?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92123 are: Health care and social assistance (362), Professional, scientific, and technical services (355), Construction (129). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92123?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92123 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 310%. 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 92123?
In ZIP code 92123, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 92123?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92123 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 92123?
In ZIP code 92123, approximately 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92123 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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