92004 ZIP Code — Borrego Springs, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92004 is located in Borrego Springs, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 914.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,200 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92004

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $377,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($75,128) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 92004 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,200
population
914.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92004 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Borrego Springs Acceptable
Borrego Springs Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
92066 Ranchita (13.8 mi) 92036 Julian (16.8 mi) 92086 Warner Springs (18.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,200
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 914.88 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 33.1506
Longitude -116.3496
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 760/442
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.1% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 25.0% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 33.5% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 6.4% 12.9% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,200
Population
3
People per sq mi
60.3
Median age
$75,128
Median household income
$49,463
Per capita income
$377,800
Median home value
$986
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
2,497
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
72
Under 5
98
44
10–14
61
72
15–19
99
13
20–24
18
85
25–34
116
116
35–44
158
156
45–54
212
107
55–59
147
112
60–64
153
214
65–74
293
301
75–84
412
60
85+
81
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834410.8%
18 and over2,85689.3%
65 and over1,36142.5%
Median age60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16%
Two or more races 14.9%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,58767.9%
Hispanic or Latino61016%
Two or more races56914.9%
Other race411.1%
Asian20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.1% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 25.0% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 33.5% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 6.4% 12.9% 13.3%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 4.6%
$100k–$150k 22.5%
$150k–$200k 16.4%
$200k+ 6.6%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k4.6%
$100k–$150k22.5%
$150k–$200k16.4%
$200k+6.6%
Median income$75,128

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%
$50k–$100k 4.7%
$100k–$150k 2.0%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k–$300k 17.1%
$300k–$500k 19.1%
$500k–$1M 27.5%
$1M+ 15.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$377,800
Median rent / month$986
Owner occupied74.0%
Renter occupied26.0%
Vacant45.8%
Single-family detached65.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.1%
Median rooms4.2
Avg household size (owned)2.07

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.0%
2000–200921.8%
1990–19999.9%
1980–198925.5%
1970–197914.8%
1960–196915.6%
1950–19596.9%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.6%
1 bedroom7.1%
2 bedrooms53.0%
3 bedrooms29.1%
4 bedrooms5.1%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle28.5%
2 vehicles46.8%
3 or more21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas19.4%
Electricity47.5%
Propane / LP gas29.5%
Wood0.8%
Solar2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family85654.3%
Cohabiting couple825.2%
Male householder, no spouse26416.8%
Female householder, no spouse37423.7%
Households with children under 1821413.6%
Households with seniors (65+)88856.3%
Average household size2.03

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.1%13.9%
Married74.6%66.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.0%13.5%
Divorced4.4%6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%
Some HS, no diploma 1.0%
HS graduate 34.3%
Some college, no degree 16.7%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 10.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.7%
Bachelor's or higher29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school5121.3%
High school12652.7%
College / grad school6225.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.0%
Professional & management 25.6%
Manufacturing 10.6%
Retail trade 8.4%
Education & healthcare 7.0%
Agriculture & mining 4.0%
Other services 4.0%
Construction 2.5%
Public administration 2.5%
Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.9%
Service31.1%
Sales & office24.8%
Natural resources & construction4.2%
Production & transportation1.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.5%
Government6.3%
Self-employed6.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.7%
Carpool1.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home27.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.2

Poverty

All people 4.3%
Under 18 years 5.5%
18 and over 4.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 26.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.5%
Retirement income27.8%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.9%
High blood pressure42.8%
High cholesterol39.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Heart disease11.0%
Stroke5.1%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis33.9%
Kidney disease4.7%
Pulmonary disease10.8%
Cancer10.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking12.6%
Binge drinking13.4%
No physical activity26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health21.3%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health14.5%
No health insurance14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist62.5%
Cholesterol screening94.0%
Teeth loss14.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2428.5%
Disability%
Any disability7.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.9%
65 and over17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.7%
Public insurance55.1%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,03094.7%
Spanish38912.8%
Other Indo-European38912.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,51978.7%
Born in same state2,51978.7%
Born in different state1,15536.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen68121.3%
Not a US citizen58686.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian46514.5%
French42013.1%
German361.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch300.9%
Polish70.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.2%
Internet access97.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92004

What city is ZIP code 92004 in?

ZIP code 92004 is primarily assigned to Borrego Springs, California.

What county is ZIP code 92004 in?

ZIP code 92004 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92004 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 92004 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92004 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 92004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92004?

The median home value in ZIP code 92004 is $377,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 92004?

ZIP code 92004 has an estimated population of 3,200 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92004 in?

ZIP code 92004 observes the PST timezone.

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