92036 ZIP Code — Julian, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92036 is located in Julian, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 504.31 square miles and serves a population of 3,075 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92036

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 $537,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 92036 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,075

population

504.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Julian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

91962 Pine Valley (7.4 mi) 91916 Descanso (12.9 mi) 91905 Boulevard (14.4 mi) 91906 Campo (15.5 mi) 92004 Borrego Springs (16.8 mi) 91901 Alpine (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,075
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	504.31 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	32.9152
Longitude	-116.4220
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	31.0%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,075

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$49,408

Per capita income

$537,700

Median home value

$1,477

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

2,097

Housing units

32.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

189

25–34

147

190

35–44

148

187

45–54

147

178

55–59

140

165

60–64

129

411

65–74

322

170

75–84

133

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	9.1%
18 and over	2,794	90.9%
65 and over	1,036	33.7%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.3%

Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

Two or more races 11.5%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,528	71.3%
Hispanic or Latino	472	13.3%
Two or more races	408	11.5%
Other race	72	2%
Black or African American	48	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	55.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	24.9%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 29.4%

$500k–$1M 45.3%

$1M+ 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$537,700
Median rent / month	$1,477
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	38.3%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	39.5%
Propane / LP gas	49.4%
Wood	7.3%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	637	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	89	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	301	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	401	28.1%
Households with children under 18	187	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	762	53.4%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	11.4%
Married	48.9%	56.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	3.7%	3.5%
Divorced	12.8%	27.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 22.9%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	94	56.0%
High school	10	6.0%
College / grad school	61	36.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Construction 14.5%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Retail trade 7.5%

Professional & management 7.2%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.3%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	30.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.6%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	32.1%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.8%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,939	95.6%
Spanish	150	5.1%
Other Indo-European	120	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,831	92.1%
Born in same state	2,781	90.4%
Born in different state	1,769	57.5%
Foreign born	50	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	244	7.9%
Not a US citizen	166	68.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	429	14%
Italian	243	7.9%
Arab	119	3.9%
English	95	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	84	2.7%
Dutch	52	1.7%
German	30	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92036

What city is ZIP code 92036 in?

ZIP code 92036 is primarily assigned to Julian, California.

What county is ZIP code 92036 in?

ZIP code 92036 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92036 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 92036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92036 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 92036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 92036 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 92036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92036?

The median home value in ZIP code 92036 is $537,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 92036 in?

ZIP code 92036 observes the PST timezone.