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 High-density area
- $69,792
- Median income Near-median income area
- $535,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 9.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 92173 (San Ysidro, CA) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 375.2 in 2023 to 411.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,887. Unemployment is 12.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $535,000 (31% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,707; owner occupancy is 34.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92173 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 92173
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Ysidro, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92173.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
185 establishments
- Finance and insurance 55
Finance and insurance
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 55
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 50
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Construction 44
Construction
44 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 92173?
35.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
44.4%
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?
$69,792
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$25,887
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92173 ranks among California ZIPs
San Ysidro, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,792 24th percentile higher than 24% of 1,583 California 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
8,396housing units
8,396
Total Housing Units
7,952
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
3.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$535,000
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 91911
Chula Vista (91911)
82,999 residents
- 92154
San Diego (92154)
79,708 residents
- 91910
Chula Vista (91910)
75,802 residents
- 91950
National City (91950)
60,322 residents
- 91913
Chula Vista (91913)
40,971 residents
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
35,125 residents
- 92173 29,429
San Ysidro (92173)
29,429 residents
- 91932 25,718
Imperial Beach (91932)
25,718 residents
- 91915 24,659
Chula Vista (91915)
24,659 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92173 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92173 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91914
Chula Vista (91914)
$190,786 median income
- 91915
Chula Vista (91915)
$139,503 median income
- 91913
Chula Vista (91913)
$129,337 median income
- 91902
Bonita (91902)
$122,524 median income
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
$95,653 median income
- 92154
San Diego (92154)
$94,901 median income
- 91910
Chula Vista (91910)
$90,222 median income
- 91932
Imperial Beach (91932)
$85,833 median income
- 91911
Chula Vista (91911)
$82,350 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92173, 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 (29,429 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 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.
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