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ZIP Code 92154

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

79,708
830/sq mi
$94,901
Median income
$639,200
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
830
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92154 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92154 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Diego, San Diego County, California, with 79,708 residents across 96.1 square miles, a density of 830 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92154 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,901 (7% below the California average), while per-capita income is $33,152. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $639,200 (17% below the state average), median rent at $2,195 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 29 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 92154 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 92154

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Diego, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92154.

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 92154, 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

79,708

Population

96.1

Area (sq mi)

830

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92154?

36.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

32.8%

Foreign-Born

White 25.5%
African American 5.4%
Asian 11.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%

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?

$94,901

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$33,152

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92154 ranks nationally

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

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

$94,901 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

24,304

Total Housing Units

23,019

Occupied Units

1,285

Vacant Units

3.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$639,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$2,195

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

415

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+315%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92154 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 277
2021 +15.1% 319
2022 +15.3% 367
2023 +4.1% 382
2024 +8.7% 415

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 1,898 business establishments in ZIP 92154, employing approximately 23,535 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,364,571,000.

1,898

Businesses

23,535

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 402 21.2%
Wholesale trade 367 19.3%
Retail trade 175 9.2%
Construction 140 7.4%
Manufacturing 116 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 105 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 104 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 99 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 99 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 80 4.2%
Finance and insurance 55 2.9%
Information 15 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.4%
Educational services 6 0.3%
Utilities 4 0.2%

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 92154 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 92154 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 92154 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 92154 ranks #7 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
92173 San Ysidro, CA 29,429 2.5 mi
91913 Chula Vista, CA 40,971 3.7 mi
91911 Chula Vista, CA 82,999 4.0 mi
91915 Chula Vista, CA 24,659 4.9 mi
91902 Bonita, CA 17,653 6.9 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 5.8 mi
91932 Imperial Beach, CA 25,718 6.8 mi
91914 Chula Vista, CA 15,448 7.4 mi
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 8.2 mi
92114 San Diego, CA 65,433 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Diego County

91911 standard
Chula Vista, CA
Pop: 82,999
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
92021 standard
El Cajon, CA
Pop: 65,068

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92154 in? ▼
ZIP code 92154 (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 92154? ▼
ZIP code 92154 in San Diego, CA has a population of 79,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92154? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92154 is $94,901, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92154? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92154 is $639,200, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92154? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92154 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92154? ▼
ZIP code 92154 has 1,898 business establishments employing approximately 23,535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92154? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92154 are: Transportation and warehousing (402), Wholesale trade (367), Retail trade (175). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92154? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92154 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 92154? ▼
In ZIP code 92154, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 92154? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92154 is 29.4 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 92154? ▼
In ZIP code 92154, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92154? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92154 is 10.3% 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.