92056 ZIP Code — Oceanside, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92056 is located in Oceanside, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 12.31 square miles and serves a population of 54,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.
About ZIP code 92056
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 $646,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $97,736. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
54,190
population
12.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92056 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92056
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oceanside | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92083 Vista (2.6 mi)
92010 Carlsbad (3.2 mi)
92057 Oceanside (3.6 mi)
92081 Vista (3.6 mi)
92008 Carlsbad (3.7 mi)
92054 Oceanside (4.2 mi)
92084 Vista (4.9 mi)
92011 Carlsbad (6.4 mi)
92058 Oceanside (7 mi)
92069 San Marcos (7.7 mi)
92009 Carlsbad (7.7 mi)
92003 Bonsall (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,190 |
| Population density | 4,402 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2006 |
| Longitude | -117.2912 |
| 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 | 28.3% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.1% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
54,190
Population
4,402
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$97,736
Median household income
$43,086
Per capita income
$646,800
Median home value
$2,301
Median monthly rent
65.6%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
13,780
Housing units
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,944
Under 5
1,939
1,440
5–9
1,435
1,645
10–14
1,641
1,243
15–19
1,239
1,715
20–24
1,709
4,271
25–34
4,259
3,283
35–44
3,274
2,969
45–54
2,960
1,747
55–59
1,742
1,701
60–64
1,696
2,777
65–74
2,769
1,733
75–84
1,728
666
85+
665
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,634 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 42,556 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 10,338 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.5%
Two or more races
15.4%
Asian
6.9%
Other race
6.3%
Black or African American
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,019 | 50.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,676 | 16.5% |
| Two or more races | 9,980 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 4,499 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 4,079 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,586 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 553 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 474 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.3% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.0% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.1% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k+
12.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.9% |
| $200k+ | 12.9% |
| Median income | $97,736 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
1.8%
$300k–$500k
14.9%
$500k–$1M
73.5%
$1M+
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $646,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,301 |
| Owner occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter occupied | 34.4% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 58.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 34.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.9% |
| Electricity | 24.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,861 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,134 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,922 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,778 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,938 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,445 | 37.8% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 23.5% |
| Married | 54.9% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
18.5%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
14.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 633 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 666 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,472 | 37.0% |
| High school | 2,430 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,870 | 32.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Professional & management
14.2%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Retail trade
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Construction
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.1% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.2%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.5% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,174 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.7% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,307 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 5,620 | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,606 | 7.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 484 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 1,493 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,594 | 80.4% |
| Born in same state | 42,647 | 78.7% |
| Born in different state | 28,391 | 52.4% |
| Foreign born | 947 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,596 | 19.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,530 | 61.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,501 | 10.2% |
| French | 4,862 | 9% |
| Arab | 1,314 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 961 | 1.8% |
| English | 707 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 386 | 0.7% |
| German | 245 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 157 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 138 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92056
What part of Oceanside is ZIP code 92056?
ZIP code 92056 covers a portion of Oceanside, California, within San Diego County.
What county is ZIP code 92056 in?
ZIP code 92056 falls within San Diego County, California.
Does ZIP code 92056 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 92056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92056?
The median home value in ZIP code 92056 is $646,800.
Does ZIP code 92056 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 92056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 92056?
ZIP code 92056 has an estimated population of 54,190 residents, with a density of 4,402 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 92056 in?
ZIP code 92056 observes the PST timezone.