92060 ZIP Code — Palomar Mountain, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92060 is located in Palomar Mountain, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 68.87 square miles and serves a population of 506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92060

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $625,000.

Median household income is $143,241. 89% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 29% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92060 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

506
population
68.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92060 ZIP code map
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City Status
Palomar Mountain Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 506
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 68.87 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 33.3065
Longitude -116.8268
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 7.6% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 45.4% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.2% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 37.8% 12.9% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

506
Population
7
People per sq mi
66.4
Median age
$143,241
Median household income
$57,064
Per capita income
$625,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
223
Housing units
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
25–34
1
33
35–44
44
3
45–54
4
6
55–59
8
57
60–64
77
104
65–74
142
11
75–84
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over506100.0%
65 and over27253.8%
Median age66.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%
Two or more races 13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
GroupCount%
White42183.2%
Two or more races6813.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native173.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 7.6% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 45.4% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.2% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 37.8% 12.9% 13.3%
$50k–$75k 27.7%
$75k–$100k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 38.5%
$200k+ 24.3%
Range% of households
$50k–$75k27.7%
$75k–$100k9.5%
$100k–$150k38.5%
$200k+24.3%
Median income$143,241

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%
$200k–$300k 21.6%
$500k–$1M 36.5%
$1M+ 31.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$625,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant33.6%
Single-family detached93.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.7%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)3.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.9%
2000–200911.7%
1990–19990.0%
1980–198924.2%
1970–197924.2%
1960–19696.7%
1950–19591.3%
1940–194916.1%
1939 or earlier10.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms40.8%
3 bedrooms57.0%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle3.4%
2 vehicles62.8%
3 or more33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity19.6%
Propane / LP gas70.9%
Wood9.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11779.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2617.6%
Female householder, no spouse53.4%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)14295.9%
Average household size3.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.3%0.0%
Married54.7%49.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.7%
Divorced0.0%49.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 12.8%
HS graduate 25.1%
Some college, no degree 21.7%
Associate's degree 20.8%
Bachelor's degree 4.3%
Graduate / professional 15.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.2%
Bachelor's or higher19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 42.5%
Finance & real estate 31.5%
Construction 14.4%
Public administration 7.2%
Transportation & utilities 1.7%
Education & healthcare 1.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.1%
Service49.7%
Sales & office1.1%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation1.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector48.6%
Government8.8%
Self-employed42.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.3

Poverty

All people 12.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 12.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security88.5%
Retirement income43.9%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure41.2%
High cholesterol39.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis32.7%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease11.1%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health19.6%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist63.2%
Cholesterol screening94.1%
Teeth loss13.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans14528.7%
Disability%
Any disability0.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance37.4%
Public insurance83.8%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only506100.0%
Spanish30.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)48295.3%
Born in same state48295.3%
Born in different state37574.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen244.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6412.6%
AncestryCount%
French316.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.2%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92060

What city is ZIP code 92060 in?

ZIP code 92060 is primarily assigned to Palomar Mountain, California.

What county is ZIP code 92060 in?

ZIP code 92060 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92060 have a large retiree population?

89% of households in ZIP code 92060 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 92060 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 92060 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92060 have a large veteran population?

29% of civilians in ZIP code 92060 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 92060?

The median household income in ZIP code 92060 is $143,241, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 92060 in?

ZIP code 92060 observes the PST timezone.

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