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 High-density area
- $156,321
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,109,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.3%
- 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, 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92129 (San Diego, CA) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 370.9 in 2023 to 407.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,984. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,109,600 (44% above the average California ZIP), while 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,761.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92129 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 92129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92129.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
197 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 69
Real estate and rental and leasing
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 69
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Retail trade 63
Retail trade
63 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92129?
41.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
31.7%
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?
$156,321
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
19,346housing units
19,346
Total Housing Units
18,616
Occupied Units
730
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,109,600
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 92126
San Diego (92126)
73,343 residents
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
51,536 residents
- 92130
San Diego (92130)
48,940 residents
- 92064
Poway (92064)
47,904 residents
- 92128
San Diego (92128)
47,490 residents
- 92127
San Diego (92127)
39,337 residents
- 92131
San Diego (92131)
32,787 residents
- 92029 19,021
Escondido (92029)
19,021 residents
- 92014 13,154
Del Mar (92014)
13,154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92129 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92130
San Diego (92130)
$205,680 median income
- 92014
Del Mar (92014)
$198,823 median income
- 92127
San Diego (92127)
$195,520 median income
- 92067
Rancho Santa Fe (92067)
$187,054 median income
- 92131
San Diego (92131)
$185,256 median income
- 92129
San Diego (92129)
$156,321 median income
- 92064
Poway (92064)
$148,673 median income
- 92128
San Diego (92128)
$131,077 median income
- 92126
San Diego (92126)
$126,913 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92129, 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 (51,536 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 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.
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