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ZIP Code 92139

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

35,125
3,749/sq mi
$95,653
Median income
$630,800
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Diego pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
3,749
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92139 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92139 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 35,125 residents across 9.4 square miles, a density of 3,749 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92139 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,653 (6% below the California average), while per-capita income is $34,039. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $630,800 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,226 monthly, and 57.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Diego County, letting you compare 92139 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 92139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92139.

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 92139, 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

35,125

Population

9.4

Area (sq mi)

3,749

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92139?

36.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

29.6%

Foreign-Born

White 18.5%
African American 12.1%
Asian 28.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%

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?

$95,653

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$34,039

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92139 ranks nationally

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

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

$95,653 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,642

Total Housing Units

10,001

Occupied Units

641

Vacant Units

3.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$630,800

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$2,226

Median Rent

1979

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

423

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+323%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92139 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +323% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 270
2021 +14.7% 310
2022 +16.7% 361
2023 +4.4% 377
2024 +11.9% 423

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 189 business establishments in ZIP 92139, employing approximately 1,385 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,660,000.

189

Businesses

1,385

Employees

$48.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 52 27.5%
Health care and social assistance 52 27.5%
Retail trade 17 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 17 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 92139 vs 92114 →

ZIP 92139 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 92139 ranks #9 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 92139 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 92139 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
92114 San Diego, CA 65,433 2.0 mi
91902 Bonita, CA 17,653 2.0 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 2.9 mi
91950 National City, CA 60,322 2.7 mi
91945 Lemon Grove, CA 25,460 3.8 mi
91911 Chula Vista, CA 82,999 5.0 mi
92113 San Diego, CA 56,066 4.2 mi
91977 Spring Valley, CA 58,368 4.4 mi
92105 San Diego, CA 69,813 4.7 mi
92115 San Diego, CA 58,560 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Diego County

91911 standard
Chula Vista, CA
Pop: 82,999
92154 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 79,708
91910 standard
Chula Vista, CA
Pop: 75,802
92126 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 73,343
92105 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 69,813
92114 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 65,433

Related Areas

San Diego County San Diego, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92139 in? ▼
ZIP code 92139 (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 92139? ▼
ZIP code 92139 in San Diego, CA has a population of 35,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92139? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92139 is $95,653, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92139? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92139 is $630,800, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92139? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92139 is Asian at 28.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92139? ▼
ZIP code 92139 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 1,385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92139? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92139 are: Construction (52), Health care and social assistance (52), Retail trade (17). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92139? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92139 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 323%. 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 92139? ▼
In ZIP code 92139, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 92139? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92139 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92139? ▼
In ZIP code 92139, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92139? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92139 is 8.8% 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.