PlainZIP

San Ysidro, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92173

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

29,429
2,243/sq mi
$69,792
Median income
$535,000
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Ysidro pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
2,243
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92173 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92173 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Ysidro, San Diego County, California, with 29,429 residents across 13.1 square miles, a density of 2,243 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92173 reports a modest median household income of $69,792 (31% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,887. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.8%. On housing, the median home value is $535,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,707 per month, and 34.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 92173 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 92173

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Ysidro, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92173.

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 92173, San Ysidro, 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

29,429

Population

13.1

Area (sq mi)

2,243

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92173?

35.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

44.4%

Foreign-Born

White 13.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%

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?

$69,792

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$25,887

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92173 ranks nationally

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

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

$69,792 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 37.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,396

Total Housing Units

7,952

Occupied Units

444

Vacant Units

3.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.9%
Renter 65.1%

$535,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,707

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

412

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+312%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92173 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +312% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 296
2021 +14.0% 337
2022 +14.8% 387
2023 -3.1% 375
2024 +9.7% 412

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 591 business establishments in ZIP 92173, employing approximately 7,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,406,000.

591

Businesses

7,622

Employees

$308.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 185 31.3%
Finance and insurance 55 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 55 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 8.5%
Construction 44 7.5%
Wholesale trade 43 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 28 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 4.1%
Other services (except public administration) 23 3.9%
Information 8 1.4%
Manufacturing 7 1.2%
Educational services 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 92173 vs 92154 →

ZIP 92173 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 92173 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 92173 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 92173 ranks #null 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
92154 San Diego, CA 79,708 2.5 mi
91911 Chula Vista, CA 82,999 3.7 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 5.9 mi
91932 Imperial Beach, CA 25,718 4.7 mi
91913 Chula Vista, CA 40,971 5.6 mi
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 8.7 mi
91902 Bonita, CA 17,653 7.9 mi
91915 Chula Vista, CA 24,659 7.2 mi
91950 National City, CA 60,322 8.6 mi
91914 Chula Vista, CA 15,448 9.3 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 Ysidro, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92173 in? ▼
ZIP code 92173 (San Ysidro) 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 92173? ▼
ZIP code 92173 in San Ysidro, CA has a population of 29,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92173? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92173 is $69,792, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92173? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92173 is $535,000, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92173? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92173 is Two or More Ethnicities at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92173? ▼
ZIP code 92173 has 591 business establishments employing approximately 7,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92173? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92173 are: Retail trade (185), Finance and insurance (55), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92173? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92173 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 312%. 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 92173? ▼
In ZIP code 92173, 37.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 92173? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92173 is 28.9 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 92173? ▼
In ZIP code 92173, approximately 34.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92173? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92173 is 13.4% 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.