92061 ZIP Code — Pauma Valley, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92061 is located in Pauma Valley, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 34.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92061

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 $652,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,750. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92061 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,677

population

34.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pauma Valley	Acceptable
Pauma Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92082 Valley Center (4.8 mi) 92026 Escondido (12.2 mi) 92027 Escondido (12.3 mi) 92070 Santa Ysabel (13.6 mi) 92536 Aguanga (15.3 mi) 92025 Escondido (15.8 mi) 92069 San Marcos (16 mi) 92086 Warner Springs (16 mi) 92003 Bonsall (16.5 mi) 92592 Temecula (16.9 mi) 92084 Vista (17.8 mi) 92096 San Marcos (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,677
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	34.83 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.3068
Longitude	-116.9212
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	55.3%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,677

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$88,750

Median household income

$47,727

Per capita income

$652,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

921

Housing units

36.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

60–64

177

65–74

163

128

75–84

119

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	186	11.1%
18 and over	1,491	88.9%
65 and over	590	35.2%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 19.7%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,247	72.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	341	19.7%
Two or more races	58	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	52	3%
Asian	16	0.9%
Other race	11	0.6%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$88,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 53.3%

$1M+ 19.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$652,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	50.3%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	24.9%
Propane / LP gas	68.5%
Wood	2.7%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	451	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	86	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	98	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	111	14.9%
Households with children under 18	101	13.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	371	49.7%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.7%	15.5%
Married	64.2%	59.6%
Separated	3.6%	0.6%
Widowed	1.5%	18.1%
Divorced	17.0%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 36.2%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.5%
Kindergarten	14	6.4%
Elementary school	82	37.3%
High school	58	26.4%
College / grad school	56	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 32.2%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 4.6%

Retail trade 4.4%

Construction 3.3%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.9%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.7

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 13.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	15.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	23.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,638	97.7%
Spanish	9	0.5%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,607	95.8%
Born in same state	1,607	95.8%
Born in different state	1,031	61.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	70	4.2%
Not a US citizen	60	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	394	23.5%
Italian	159	9.5%
Polish	28	1.7%
Arab	26	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	1.1%
English	14	0.8%
Dutch	14	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92061

What city is ZIP code 92061 in?

ZIP code 92061 is primarily assigned to Pauma Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 92061 in?

ZIP code 92061 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92061 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 92061 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92061 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 92061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 92061 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 92061 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92061 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 92061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 92061 in?

ZIP code 92061 observes the PST timezone.