92026 ZIP Code — Escondido, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92026 is located in Escondido, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 36.06 square miles and serves a population of 53,053 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.
About ZIP code 92026
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $632,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($86,579) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
53,053
population
36.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92026 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92026
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Escondido | Acceptable |
| Escondido | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92069 San Marcos (3.9 mi)
92084 Vista (5.9 mi)
92096 San Marcos (7.2 mi)
92003 Bonsall (7.2 mi)
92082 Valley Center (7.6 mi)
92078 San Marcos (8.2 mi)
92083 Vista (8.3 mi)
92027 Escondido (9 mi)
92081 Vista (9.1 mi)
92029 Escondido (9.7 mi)
92057 Oceanside (10.5 mi)
92056 Oceanside (10.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,053 |
| Population density | 1,471 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 36.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2235 |
| Longitude | -117.1068 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 760 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
53,053
Population
1,471
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$86,579
Median household income
$41,892
Per capita income
$632,600
Median home value
$1,943
Median monthly rent
61.3%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
12,606
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,971
Under 5
1,889
1,449
5–9
1,389
1,496
10–14
1,434
1,345
15–19
1,290
1,736
20–24
1,664
4,312
25–34
4,134
3,594
35–44
3,445
3,199
45–54
3,067
1,537
55–59
1,474
1,786
60–64
1,713
2,393
65–74
2,295
1,364
75–84
1,308
903
85+
866
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,254 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 41,799 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 9,129 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.1%
Hispanic or Latino
19.3%
Two or more races
12.3%
Other race
10.2%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,272 | 49.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,703 | 19.3% |
| Two or more races | 8,066 | 12.3% |
| Other race | 6,714 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 3,964 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 926 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 645 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 466 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
13.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.8% |
| Median income | $86,579 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k–$300k
3.9%
$300k–$500k
18.4%
$500k–$1M
65.0%
$1M+
7.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $632,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,943 |
| Owner occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter occupied | 38.7% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 56.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.2% |
| Electricity | 31.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,915 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,398 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,046 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,650 | 24.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,633 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,427 | 33.8% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.2% | 29.2% |
| Married | 54.6% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 699 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 605 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,547 | 38.2% |
| High school | 2,082 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,961 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Professional & management
15.6%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Construction
9.3%
Other services
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,788 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,193 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 6,469 | 13.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,041 | 10.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,139 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,974 | 77.2% |
| Born in same state | 40,247 | 75.9% |
| Born in different state | 27,777 | 52.4% |
| Foreign born | 727 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,079 | 22.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,541 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,319 | 6.3% |
| Italian | 2,936 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 1,360 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 968 | 1.8% |
| English | 642 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 244 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 115 | 0.2% |
| German | 85 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92026
What part of Escondido is ZIP code 92026?
ZIP code 92026 covers a portion of Escondido, California, within San Diego County.
What county is ZIP code 92026 in?
ZIP code 92026 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92026?
The median home value in ZIP code 92026 is $632,600.
Does ZIP code 92026 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 92026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 92026?
ZIP code 92026 has an estimated population of 53,053 residents, with a density of 1,471 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92026?
The median household income in ZIP code 92026 is $86,579, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92026 in?
ZIP code 92026 observes the PST timezone.