92040 ZIP Code — Lakeside, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92040 is located in Lakeside, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 67.20 square miles and serves a population of 45,906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.
About ZIP code 92040
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 $613,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $95,952. 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
45,906
population
67.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92040 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92040
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lakeside | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92021 El Cajon (4.2 mi)
92019 El Cajon (8.5 mi)
92071 Santee (8.9 mi)
92020 El Cajon (9.7 mi)
92065 Ramona (10.4 mi)
92064 Poway (10.8 mi)
92119 San Diego (11.8 mi)
91901 Alpine (11.9 mi)
91942 La Mesa (12.2 mi)
91941 La Mesa (12.6 mi)
92131 San Diego (12.7 mi)
91916 Descanso (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,906 |
| Population density | 683 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.51 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9030 |
| Longitude | -116.8655 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 619 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
45,906
Population
683
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$95,952
Median household income
$39,731
Per capita income
$613,500
Median home value
$1,779
Median monthly rent
66.9%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
11,230
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,324
Under 5
1,408
1,339
5–9
1,424
1,379
10–14
1,466
1,442
15–19
1,535
1,775
20–24
1,889
2,631
25–34
2,798
3,109
35–44
3,307
2,463
45–54
2,621
1,343
55–59
1,429
1,804
60–64
1,920
2,192
65–74
2,331
1,025
75–84
1,091
417
85+
444
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,332 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 35,574 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 7,500 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
7.9%
Other race
4.9%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,225 | 73.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,678 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,976 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 2,502 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 882 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 600 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 484 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 237 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k+
13.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.5% |
| $200k+ | 13.6% |
| Median income | $95,952 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
5.8%
$100k–$150k
2.9%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
59.4%
$1M+
8.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $613,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,779 |
| Owner occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter occupied | 33.1% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 58.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 33.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.4% |
| Electricity | 37.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.5% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| Solar | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 4.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,392 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 820 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,411 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,884 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,478 | 35.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,158 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 27.0% |
| Married | 51.2% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 649 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 880 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,998 | 37.0% |
| High school | 2,850 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,419 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Construction
13.2%
Professional & management
11.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Public administration
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.4% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 14.2% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
9.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,473 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 40.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,174 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 1,681 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,203 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 252 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 144 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,729 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 42,076 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 31,657 | 69.0% |
| Foreign born | 653 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,177 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,040 | 64.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,531 | 12% |
| French | 5,220 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,724 | 3.8% |
| English | 932 | 2% |
| Polish | 841 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 165 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 77 | 0.2% |
| German | 74 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.8% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92040
What city is ZIP code 92040 in?
ZIP code 92040 is primarily assigned to Lakeside, California.
What county is ZIP code 92040 in?
ZIP code 92040 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92040?
The median home value in ZIP code 92040 is $613,500.
Does ZIP code 92040 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 92040 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 92040?
ZIP code 92040 has an estimated population of 45,906 residents, with a density of 683 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92040?
The median household income in ZIP code 92040 is $95,952, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92040 in?
ZIP code 92040 observes the PST timezone.