92028 ZIP Code — Fallbrook, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92028 is located in Fallbrook, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 116.72 square miles and serves a population of 51,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.
About ZIP code 92028
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $710,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $96,160. 36% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
51,135
population
116.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92028 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92028
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fallbrook | Acceptable |
| Fallbrook | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92590 Temecula (7.2 mi)
92058 Oceanside (8.3 mi)
92003 Bonsall (9.1 mi)
92057 Oceanside (9.8 mi)
92562 Murrieta (10.4 mi)
92056 Oceanside (13.4 mi)
92672 San Clemente (13.5 mi)
92084 Vista (13.7 mi)
92083 Vista (13.9 mi)
92054 Oceanside (14.4 mi)
92591 Temecula (14.5 mi)
92595 Wildomar (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,135 |
| Population density | 438 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 116.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.3943 |
| Longitude | -117.2964 |
| 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 | 31.0% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
51,135
Population
438
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$96,160
Median household income
$41,108
Per capita income
$710,800
Median home value
$1,637
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
12,973
Housing units
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,865
Under 5
1,880
1,564
5–9
1,576
1,809
10–14
1,823
1,469
15–19
1,480
1,664
20–24
1,678
3,539
25–34
3,567
2,578
35–44
2,598
2,850
45–54
2,872
1,500
55–59
1,512
1,819
60–64
1,833
2,922
65–74
2,945
1,330
75–84
1,340
559
85+
563
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,453 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 38,682 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 9,659 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.9%
Hispanic or Latino
20.4%
Two or more races
12.6%
Other race
10.5%
Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,710 | 50.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,103 | 20.4% |
| Two or more races | 8,099 | 12.6% |
| Other race | 6,736 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 1,683 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,045 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 680 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.0% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
16.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 16.6% |
| Median income | $96,160 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
3.1%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
64.9%
$1M+
15.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $710,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,637 |
| Owner occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter occupied | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 72.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 38.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.0% |
| Electricity | 25.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.5% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
| Solar | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,151 | 60.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,184 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,337 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,226 | 19.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,787 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,480 | 38.3% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.6% | 28.2% |
| Married | 58.4% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 636 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 519 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,491 | 45.1% |
| High school | 2,633 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,890 | 23.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Professional & management
13.3%
Retail trade
10.8%
Construction
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Other services
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
4.2%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
28.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,169 | 11.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,390 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 5,524 | 11.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,988 | 10.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 222 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 289 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,530 | 79.3% |
| Born in same state | 39,890 | 78.0% |
| Born in different state | 28,124 | 55.0% |
| Foreign born | 640 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,605 | 20.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,486 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,626 | 9% |
| Italian | 3,627 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 1,331 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 736 | 1.4% |
| English | 489 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 259 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 247 | 0.5% |
| German | 86 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 46 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92028
What part of Fallbrook is ZIP code 92028?
ZIP code 92028 covers a portion of Fallbrook, California, within San Diego County.
What county is ZIP code 92028 in?
ZIP code 92028 falls within San Diego County, California.
Does ZIP code 92028 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 92028 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 92028 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 92028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92028?
The median home value in ZIP code 92028 is $710,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 92028?
ZIP code 92028 has an estimated population of 51,135 residents, with a density of 438 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92028 in?
ZIP code 92028 observes the PST timezone.