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San Diego, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92129

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

51,536
1,416/sq mi
$156,321
Median income
$1,109,600
Median home value
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Diego pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,416
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92129 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 51,536 residents across 36.4 square miles, a density of 1,416 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92129 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,321 (54% above the California average), while per-capita income is $66,984. Poverty here runs at 4.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,109,600 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $2,761 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 92129 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 92129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92129.

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 92129, 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

51,536

Population

36.4

Area (sq mi)

1,416

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92129?

41.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

31.7%

Foreign-Born

White 47.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 34.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$156,321

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$66,984

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92129 ranks nationally

San Diego, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$156,321 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.3%

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

What does housing look like?

19,346

Total Housing Units

18,616

Occupied Units

730

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$1,109,600

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$2,761

Median Rent

1986

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

407

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+307%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92129 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +307% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 246
2021 +11.2% 273
2022 +17.3% 321
2023 +15.7% 371
2024 +9.8% 407

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 802 business establishments in ZIP 92129, employing approximately 10,606 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,191,779,000.

802

Businesses

10,606

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 197 24.6%
Health care and social assistance 102 12.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 69 8.6%
Retail trade 63 7.9%
Construction 56 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 51 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 6.1%
Educational services 36 4.5%
Finance and insurance 34 4.2%
Wholesale trade 21 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.4%
Information 18 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 0.5%

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 92129 vs 92127 →

ZIP 92129 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 92129 ranks #2 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 92129 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 92129 ranks #6 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
92127 San Diego, CA 39,337 3.8 mi
92126 San Diego, CA 73,343 4.0 mi
92128 San Diego, CA 47,490 3.9 mi
92130 San Diego, CA 48,940 4.9 mi
92131 San Diego, CA 32,787 5.6 mi
92014 Del Mar, CA 13,154 7.1 mi
92029 Escondido, CA 19,021 8.3 mi
92067 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 9,535 5.5 mi
92064 Poway, CA 47,904 6.3 mi
92091 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 1,048 5.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92129 in? ▼
ZIP code 92129 (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 92129? ▼
ZIP code 92129 in San Diego, CA has a population of 51,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92129 is $156,321, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92129 is $1,109,600, which is 299% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92129 is White at 47.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92129? ▼
ZIP code 92129 has 802 business establishments employing approximately 10,606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92129 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (197), Health care and social assistance (102), Real estate and rental and leasing (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92129 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 307%. 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 92129? ▼
In ZIP code 92129, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.3% 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 92129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92129 is 23.7 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 92129? ▼
In ZIP code 92129, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92129 is 4.3% 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.