92123 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92123 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 8.61 square miles and serves a population of 32,951 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 858/619.
About ZIP code 92123
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $737,000. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $111,282.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
32,951
population
8.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92123 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92123
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Diego | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92111 San Diego (1.6 mi)
92108 San Diego (2.5 mi)
92124 San Diego (2.8 mi)
92116 San Diego (3 mi)
92117 San Diego (3.6 mi)
92120 San Diego (3.7 mi)
92145 San Diego (4.3 mi)
92182 San Diego (4.4 mi)
92110 San Diego (4.7 mi)
92103 San Diego (4.8 mi)
92104 San Diego (4.8 mi)
92122 San Diego (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,951 |
| Population density | 3,827 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8087 |
| Longitude | -117.1376 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 858/619 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.2% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
32,951
Population
3,827
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$111,282
Median household income
$49,108
Per capita income
$737,000
Median home value
$2,629
Median monthly rent
45.0%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
6,333
Housing units
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,014
Under 5
898
955
5–9
847
738
10–14
654
918
15–19
813
1,305
20–24
1,156
3,681
25–34
3,263
2,660
35–44
2,358
2,060
45–54
1,826
1,046
55–59
927
1,017
60–64
902
1,133
65–74
1,004
700
75–84
620
242
85+
214
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,933 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 27,018 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,913 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.5%
Asian
18.9%
Two or more races
11%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Black or African American
7.6%
Other race
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,217 | 47.5% |
| Asian | 6,864 | 18.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,996 | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,274 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 2,765 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 1,061 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 694 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 354 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.2% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
26.4%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k+
17.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 17.3% |
| Median income | $111,282 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
0.9%
$300k–$500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
75.2%
$1M+
11.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $737,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,629 |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 41.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 28.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.0% |
| Electricity | 39.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 12.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,615 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 846 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,825 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,936 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,447 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,657 | 21.7% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 33.8% |
| Married | 43.4% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
15.0%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 573 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 288 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,281 | 30.0% |
| High school | 1,281 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,178 | 41.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Professional & management
19.7%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Retail trade
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Construction
3.4%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.4% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.6% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 17.4% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,810 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,039 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 2,389 | 7.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 663 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 1,371 | 4.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,054 | 79.1% |
| Born in same state | 25,291 | 76.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,848 | 48.1% |
| Foreign born | 763 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,897 | 20.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,833 | 70.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,193 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 2,126 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 534 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 401 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 270 | 0.8% |
| German | 125 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 101 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 52 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92123
What city is ZIP code 92123 in?
ZIP code 92123 is primarily assigned to San Diego, California.
What county is ZIP code 92123 in?
ZIP code 92123 falls within San Diego County, California.
Is ZIP code 92123 mostly rentals?
55% of occupied units in ZIP code 92123 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92123?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92123?
The median home value in ZIP code 92123 is $737,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92123?
The median household income in ZIP code 92123 is $111,282, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92123 in?
ZIP code 92123 observes the PST timezone.