92054 ZIP Code — Oceanside, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92054 is located in Oceanside, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 7.47 square miles and serves a population of 37,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.
About ZIP code 92054
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 $753,400. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($68,713) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,050
population
7.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92054 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92054
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oceanside | Acceptable |
| Oceanside | Acceptable |
| Oceanside | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92008 Carlsbad (4.2 mi)
92056 Oceanside (4.2 mi)
92010 Carlsbad (5.5 mi)
92057 Oceanside (6 mi)
92058 Oceanside (6.3 mi)
92083 Vista (6.8 mi)
92011 Carlsbad (7 mi)
92081 Vista (7 mi)
92084 Vista (9.1 mi)
92009 Carlsbad (9.7 mi)
92003 Bonsall (11.2 mi)
92024 Encinitas (11.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,050 |
| Population density | 4,960 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.90 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1942 |
| Longitude | -117.3634 |
| 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 | 37.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
37,050
Population
4,960
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$68,713
Median household income
$40,878
Per capita income
$753,400
Median home value
$1,784
Median monthly rent
39.3%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
8,740
Housing units
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
979
Under 5
952
862
5–9
837
1,122
10–14
1,090
832
15–19
809
1,103
20–24
1,072
3,775
25–34
3,669
2,786
35–44
2,708
2,264
45–54
2,201
1,163
55–59
1,130
1,197
60–64
1,164
1,582
65–74
1,538
908
75–84
882
216
85+
209
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,901 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 30,149 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,335 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.4%
Hispanic or Latino
17.9%
Two or more races
14.1%
Other race
7.5%
Asian
3.3%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,187 | 51.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,077 | 17.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,364 | 14.1% |
| Other race | 3,406 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 1,491 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,299 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,039 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 264 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.5% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $68,713 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
2.9%
$300k–$500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
55.3%
$1M+
26.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $753,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,784 |
| Owner occupied | 39.3% |
| Renter occupied | 60.7% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 35.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.5% |
| Electricity | 32.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 3.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,927 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,798 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,321 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,968 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,607 | 24.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,915 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 32.4% |
| Married | 44.3% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 433 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 312 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,038 | 40.0% |
| High school | 1,509 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,295 | 30.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Professional & management
14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Retail trade
12.1%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Construction
9.0%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.6% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 16.0% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,041 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| No insurance | 13.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,119 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 3,868 | 11.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,201 | 9.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 162 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 464 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,284 | 81.7% |
| Born in same state | 29,580 | 79.8% |
| Born in different state | 19,702 | 53.2% |
| Foreign born | 704 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,766 | 18.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,018 | 44.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,184 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 2,944 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 753 | 2% |
| Dutch | 487 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 469 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 279 | 0.8% |
| German | 253 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 90 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92054
What city is ZIP code 92054 in?
ZIP code 92054 is primarily assigned to Oceanside, California.
What county is ZIP code 92054 in?
ZIP code 92054 falls within San Diego County, California.
Is ZIP code 92054 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 92054 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92054?
The median home value in ZIP code 92054 is $753,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 92054?
ZIP code 92054 has an estimated population of 37,050 residents, with a density of 4,959 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92054?
The median household income in ZIP code 92054 is $68,713, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92054 in?
ZIP code 92054 observes the PST timezone.