92027 ZIP Code — Escondido, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92027 is located in Escondido, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 59.67 square miles and serves a population of 55,750 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.
About ZIP code 92027
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 $609,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $80,260.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
55,750
population
59.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92027 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92027
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Escondido | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92025 Escondido (3.5 mi)
92082 Valley Center (8.3 mi)
92026 Escondido (9 mi)
92029 Escondido (9.3 mi)
92096 San Marcos (9.8 mi)
92064 Poway (10.2 mi)
92069 San Marcos (10.3 mi)
92078 San Marcos (11.1 mi)
92065 Ramona (11.1 mi)
92128 San Diego (11.2 mi)
92127 San Diego (11.2 mi)
92199 San Diego (12.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,750 |
| Population density | 934 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1387 |
| Longitude | -116.9893 |
| 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 | 34.3% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
55,750
Population
934
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$80,260
Median household income
$32,488
Per capita income
$609,400
Median home value
$1,844
Median monthly rent
59.9%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
10,996
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,676
Under 5
1,687
1,956
5–9
1,967
1,798
10–14
1,809
1,902
15–19
1,914
2,128
20–24
2,140
4,320
25–34
4,346
3,556
35–44
3,577
3,454
45–54
3,475
2,121
55–59
2,134
1,464
60–64
1,473
2,047
65–74
2,059
939
75–84
944
431
85+
433
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,069 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 42,681 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,853 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39.5%
Hispanic or Latino
25.4%
Two or more races
15.1%
Other race
12.5%
Asian
4.8%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,538 | 39.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,955 | 25.4% |
| Two or more races | 11,289 | 15.1% |
| Other race | 9,308 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 3,570 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,120 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 817 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.3% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.2% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
10.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.1% |
| Median income | $80,260 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
2.8%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
58.4%
$1M+
8.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $609,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,844 |
| Owner occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter occupied | 40.1% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 60.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 35.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.5% |
| Electricity | 20.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,066 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,371 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,459 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,435 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,648 | 38.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,765 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 3.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 35.2% |
| Married | 48.5% | 46.8% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 652 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 824 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,524 | 39.2% |
| High school | 3,029 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 4,078 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Professional & management
13.4%
Retail trade
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Construction
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Other services
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
21.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.4% |
| Visited dentist | 60.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,748 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 40.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52,387 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 10,846 | 20.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,370 | 17.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 235 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,230 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,968 | 69.9% |
| Born in same state | 38,053 | 68.3% |
| Born in different state | 28,431 | 51.0% |
| Foreign born | 915 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16,782 | 30.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,963 | 53.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,797 | 5% |
| Italian | 2,619 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1,145 | 2.1% |
| English | 397 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 216 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 138 | 0.2% |
| German | 123 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 119 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.1% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92027
What part of Escondido is ZIP code 92027?
ZIP code 92027 covers a portion of Escondido, California, within San Diego County.
What county is ZIP code 92027 in?
ZIP code 92027 falls within San Diego County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92027?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 92027 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92027?
The median home value in ZIP code 92027 is $609,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 92027?
ZIP code 92027 has an estimated population of 55,750 residents, with a density of 934 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92027?
The median household income in ZIP code 92027 is $80,260, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92027 in?
ZIP code 92027 observes the PST timezone.