92102 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92102 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 4.49 square miles and serves a population of 40,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619/858.
About ZIP code 92102
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $548,700. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $68,900.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
40,051
population
4.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92102 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92102
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Diego | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92104 San Diego (1.4 mi)
92134 San Diego (1.8 mi)
92113 San Diego (1.9 mi)
92105 San Diego (1.9 mi)
92187 San Diego (2.3 mi)
92158 San Diego (2.3 mi)
92161 San Diego (2.3 mi)
92132 San Diego (2.4 mi)
92147 San Diego (2.5 mi)
92116 San Diego (3.1 mi)
92136 San Diego (3.3 mi)
92103 San Diego (3.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,051 |
| Population density | 8,920 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7224 |
| Longitude | -117.1170 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 619/858 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
40,051
Population
8,920
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$68,900
Median household income
$33,046
Per capita income
$548,700
Median home value
$1,783
Median monthly rent
31.9%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
5,952
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,204
Under 5
1,206
929
5–9
931
1,517
10–14
1,520
960
15–19
961
1,395
20–24
1,397
4,413
25–34
4,421
3,191
35–44
3,198
2,404
45–54
2,408
1,005
55–59
1,008
897
60–64
898
1,018
65–74
1,021
756
75–84
757
318
85+
318
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,476 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 31,575 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,188 | 10.5% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.5%
Hispanic or Latino
21.2%
Other race
14.8%
Two or more races
9%
Black or African American
7.3%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,084 | 41.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,779 | 21.2% |
| Other race | 7,540 | 14.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,557 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 3,699 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 2,521 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 529 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $68,900 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
3.3%
$300k–$500k
34.5%
$500k–$1M
41.9%
$1M+
12.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $548,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,783 |
| Owner occupied | 31.9% |
| Renter occupied | 68.1% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 40.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.0% |
| Electricity | 35.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 7.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,957 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,306 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,381 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,838 | 33.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,289 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,649 | 18.3% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.6% | 43.6% |
| Married | 36.6% | 35.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
20.8%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 389 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 342 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,234 | 46.0% |
| High school | 1,752 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,488 | 27.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Professional & management
17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.4%
Retail trade
8.0%
Other services
7.7%
Construction
7.3%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 27.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.8% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 5.6% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
23.4%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.7% |
| Retirement income | 11.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 3.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 21.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,491 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 47.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.4% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| No insurance | 13.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,641 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 8,413 | 22.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,226 | 19.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1,061 | 2.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,305 | 73.2% |
| Born in same state | 28,691 | 71.6% |
| Born in different state | 21,960 | 54.8% |
| Foreign born | 614 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,746 | 26.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,080 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,723 | 4.3% |
| French | 1,402 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 693 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 251 | 0.6% |
| English | 224 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 207 | 0.5% |
| German | 114 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 78 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 70 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92102
What city is ZIP code 92102 in?
ZIP code 92102 is primarily assigned to San Diego, California.
What county is ZIP code 92102 in?
ZIP code 92102 falls within San Diego County, California.
Is ZIP code 92102 mostly rentals?
68% of occupied units in ZIP code 92102 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92102?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 92102 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92102?
17% of residents in ZIP code 92102 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92102?
The median home value in ZIP code 92102 is $548,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 92102 in?
ZIP code 92102 observes the PST timezone.