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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
$120,201
Median income
$918,500
Median home value
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 92124 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.4 square miles in San Diego, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 30,443 residents, producing a population density of 1,110 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 92124 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 92124 sits at $120,201 (18% above the California average), while per-capita income is $53,235. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $918,500 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $3,255 per month, and 46.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 92124 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 92124 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 92124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92124.

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 92124, 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

30,443

Population

27.4

Area (sq mi)

1,110

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92124?

33.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 7.4%
Asian 11.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%

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

$53,235

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92124 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,309

Total Housing Units

11,332

Occupied Units

977

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.5%
Renter 53.5%

$918,500

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$3,255

Median Rent

1981

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

+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

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ZIP 92124 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 92124 ranks #7 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 92124 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 92124 ranks #4 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 2.4 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

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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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