92029 ZIP Code — Escondido, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92029 is located in Escondido, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 22.56 square miles and serves a population of 19,986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92029

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 $850,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($110,456) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 92029 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,986

population

22.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Escondido	Acceptable
Escondido	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92096 San Marcos (3.3 mi) 92078 San Marcos (3.6 mi) 92127 San Diego (4.4 mi) 92091 Rancho Santa Fe (5.8 mi) 92009 Carlsbad (6.2 mi) 92024 Encinitas (6.9 mi) 92069 San Marcos (7.1 mi) 92128 San Diego (7.2 mi) 92025 Escondido (7.5 mi) 92199 San Diego (7.8 mi) 92129 San Diego (8.3 mi) 92081 Vista (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,986
Population density	886 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	22.56 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	33.0854
Longitude	-117.1369
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	24.2%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	20.5%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

19,986

Population

886

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$110,456

Median household income

$56,615

Per capita income

$850,900

Median home value

$2,212

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

5,950

Housing units

44.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

655

Under 5

688

437

5–9

458

506

10–14

530

411

15–19

432

392

20–24

411

1,298

25–34

1,361

1,311

35–44

1,375

1,061

45–54

1,113

823

55–59

863

847

60–64

888

1,237

65–74

1,298

554

75–84

581

223

85+

233

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,898	19.5%
18 and over	16,088	80.5%
65 and over	4,126	20.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Two or more races 10.4%

Asian 7.3%

Other race 5.6%

Black or African American 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,184	63.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,419	10.8%
Two or more races	2,330	10.4%
Asian	1,644	7.3%
Other race	1,247	5.6%
Black or African American	444	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	115	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	22	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.2%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	20.5%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 27.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	27.8%
Median income	$110,456

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 47.4%

$1M+ 33.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$850,900
Median rent / month	$2,212
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	10.5%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	29.2%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.8%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.8%
Solar	2.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,171	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	832	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	940	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,676	22.0%
Households with children under 18	1,980	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,741	36.0%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	23.8%
Married	57.2%	54.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.8%
Widowed	3.3%	10.2%
Divorced	7.9%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 13.8%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 18.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	44.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	291	7.0%
Kindergarten	235	5.7%
Elementary school	1,453	35.0%
High school	850	20.5%
College / grad school	1,320	31.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Professional & management 15.7%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.5%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	20.4%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,473	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,643	93.3%
Spanish	1,138	6.1%
Other Indo-European	746	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	134	0.7%
Other languages	239	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,121	85.7%
Born in same state	16,816	84.1%
Born in different state	10,478	52.4%
Foreign born	305	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	2,865	14.3%
Not a US citizen	2,096	73.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,727	13.6%
Italian	1,515	7.6%
Arab	763	3.8%
English	423	2.1%
Polish	345	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	167	0.8%
German	89	0.4%
Norwegian	62	0.3%
Irish	57	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92029

What city is ZIP code 92029 in?

ZIP code 92029 is primarily assigned to Escondido, California.

What county is ZIP code 92029 in?

ZIP code 92029 falls within San Diego County, California.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92029?

The median home value in ZIP code 92029 is $850,900.

Does ZIP code 92029 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 92029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 92029?

The median household income in ZIP code 92029 is $110,456, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 92029?

ZIP code 92029 has an estimated population of 19,986 residents, with a density of 886 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92029 in?

ZIP code 92029 observes the PST timezone.