92010 ZIP Code — Carlsbad, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92010 is located in Carlsbad, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 8.24 square miles and serves a population of 16,566 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 442/760.
About ZIP code 92010
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $899,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $117,340. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
16,566
population
8.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92010 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92010
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carlsbad | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92081 Vista (1.9 mi)
92008 Carlsbad (2 mi)
92056 Oceanside (3.2 mi)
92083 Vista (3.4 mi)
92011 Carlsbad (3.4 mi)
92009 Carlsbad (4.6 mi)
92054 Oceanside (5.5 mi)
92084 Vista (5.6 mi)
92078 San Marcos (6.2 mi)
92057 Oceanside (6.7 mi)
92024 Encinitas (7.2 mi)
92096 San Marcos (7.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,566 |
| Population density | 2,010 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1556 |
| Longitude | -117.2794 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 442/760 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.5% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 18.0% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
16,566
Population
2,010
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$117,340
Median household income
$55,779
Per capita income
$899,000
Median home value
$2,465
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
4,690
Housing units
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
347
447
5–9
425
672
10–14
638
578
15–19
548
401
20–24
380
1,111
25–34
1,056
1,203
35–44
1,142
1,231
45–54
1,170
549
55–59
522
481
60–64
456
774
65–74
735
522
75–84
495
163
85+
155
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,682 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 12,884 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,844 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.6%
Asian
15.4%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Other race
1.8%
Black or African American
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,536 | 64.6% |
| Asian | 2,753 | 15.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,761 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,285 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 321 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 195 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.5% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.6% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 18.0% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
4.1%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
16.9%
$200k+
19.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.9% |
| $200k+ | 19.9% |
| Median income | $117,340 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
1.4%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
55.8%
$1M+
37.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $899,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,465 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 54.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 23.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.7% |
| Electricity | 27.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,555 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 445 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 935 | 14.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,694 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,094 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,843 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.0% | 23.0% |
| Married | 56.0% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 19.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
12.0%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
34.8%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 189 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 161 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,795 | 45.1% |
| High school | 955 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 877 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
21.3%
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail trade
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Other services
3.7%
Public administration
3.6%
Construction
3.5%
Information
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.3% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 19.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
3.8%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 948 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,854 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,188 | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 315 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 778 | 4.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,092 | 85.1% |
| Born in same state | 13,874 | 83.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,898 | 53.7% |
| Foreign born | 218 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,474 | 14.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,902 | 76.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,021 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 1,871 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 726 | 4.4% |
| English | 240 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 227 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 174 | 1.1% |
| German | 162 | 1% |
| Irish | 64 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92010
What city is ZIP code 92010 in?
ZIP code 92010 is primarily assigned to Carlsbad, California.
What county is ZIP code 92010 in?
ZIP code 92010 falls within San Diego County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92010?
54% 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 92010?
The median home value in ZIP code 92010 is $899,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92010?
The median household income in ZIP code 92010 is $117,340, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 92010?
ZIP code 92010 has an estimated population of 16,566 residents, with a density of 2,010 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92010 in?
ZIP code 92010 observes the PST timezone.