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ZIP Code 92124
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,443
- 1,110/sq mi High-density area
- $120,201
- Median income Above-median income area
- $918,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.9%
- 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 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,110
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92124 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 92124 (San Diego, CA) rose +14.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.9 in 2023 to 357.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 92124 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 30,443 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 1,110 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 92124 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,201 (18% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,235. The poverty rate is 5.7%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $918,500 (19% above the average California ZIP), with only 46.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,255.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92124 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 92124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92124.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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 92124, 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
30,443
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
1,110
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92124?
33.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
15.3%
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?
$120,201
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$53,235
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92124 ranks nationally
San Diego, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$120,201 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US 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
12,309housing units
12,309
Total Housing Units
11,332
Occupied Units
977
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$918,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$3,255
Median Rent
1981
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
+14.6%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 92124 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 228 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 253 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 287 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 312 |
| 2024 | +14.6% | 357 |
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 335 business establishments in ZIP 92124, employing approximately 2,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,409,000.
335
Businesses
2,191
Employees
$124.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 20.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 31 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
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 92124 vs 92120 →
ZIP 92124 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
- 92115
San Diego (92115)
58,560 residents
- 92111
San Diego (92111)
45,096 residents
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
38,069 residents
- 92131
San Diego (92131)
32,787 residents
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
31,680 residents
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
30,443 residents
- 92123 26,823
San Diego (92123)
26,823 residents
- 92120 26,317
San Diego (92120)
26,317 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92124 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92131
San Diego (92131)
$185,256 median income
- 92123
San Diego (92123)
$132,534 median income
- 92120
San Diego (92120)
$120,661 median income
- 92124
San Diego (92124)
$120,201 median income
- 92119
San Diego (92119)
$113,435 median income
- 92108
San Diego (92108)
$103,884 median income
- 92111
San Diego (92111)
$99,644 median income
- 92116
San Diego (92116)
$98,154 median income
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
$92,896 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 92124 ranks #4 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 | 2.4 mi |
| 92123 | San Diego, CA | 26,823 | 3.2 mi |
| 92119 | San Diego, CA | 23,057 | 3.3 mi |
| 92131 | San Diego, CA | 32,787 | 4.7 mi |
| 92115 | San Diego, CA | 58,560 | 4.6 mi |
| 92105 | San Diego, CA | 69,813 | 6.1 mi |
| 92116 | San Diego, CA | 31,680 | 4.8 mi |
| 92111 | San Diego, CA | 45,096 | 5.0 mi |
| 92108 | San Diego, CA | 18,858 | 4.9 mi |
| 91942 | La Mesa, CA | 38,069 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92124, 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 (30,443 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 92124 in?
ZIP code 92124 (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 92124?
ZIP code 92124 in San Diego, CA has a population of 30,443 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92124?
The median household income in ZIP 92124 is $120,201, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92124?
The median home value in ZIP 92124 is $918,500, which is 230% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 92124 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92124?
ZIP code 92124 has 335 business establishments employing approximately 2,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92124 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Health care and social assistance (57), Construction (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92124 increased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 92124?
In ZIP code 92124, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 92124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92124 is 22.2 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 92124?
In ZIP code 92124, approximately 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92124 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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