92066 ZIP Code — Ranchita, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92066 is located in Ranchita, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 22.06 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92066

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $365,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 55 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 92066 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

319

population

22.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92066 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92066

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92066. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ranchita	Acceptable
Ranchita	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92086 Warner Springs (5.5 mi) 92070 Santa Ysabel (12.3 mi) 92004 Borrego Springs (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	319
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	22.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.2543
Longitude	-116.5531
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	39.4%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	38.2%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

319

Population

People per sq mi

55.5

Median age

Median household income

$30,580

Per capita income

$365,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	13.2%
18 and over	277	86.8%
65 and over	96	30.1%
Median age	55.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	311	97.5%
Black or African American	8	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	38.2%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 74.0%

$1M+ 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$365,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	15.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.5%
1 bedroom	27.8%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	11.3%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.8%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	51.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	23	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	61	38.6%
Households with children under 18	14	8.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	50.0%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	25.9%
Married	51.9%	46.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.1%	3.7%
Divorced	8.5%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	24.2%
High school	27	43.5%
College / grad school	20	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.2%

Retail trade 35.3%

Construction 6.7%

Professional & management 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	49.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	5.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	55.4

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.3%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	17.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	10.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	319	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	314	98.4%
Born in same state	314	98.4%
Born in different state	199	62.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	26.6%
French	41	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	5.3%
Arab	5	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.5%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92066

What city is ZIP code 92066 in?

ZIP code 92066 is primarily assigned to Ranchita, California.

What county is ZIP code 92066 in?

ZIP code 92066 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92066 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 92066 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92066 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 92066 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92066?

22% of residents in ZIP code 92066 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92066?

The median home value in ZIP code 92066 is $365,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 92066 in?

ZIP code 92066 observes the PST timezone.