92105 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92105 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 5.76 square miles and serves a population of 72,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619/858.

About ZIP code 92105

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $560,800. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $58,924. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

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

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 30% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 92105 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

72,688

population

5.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92105 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92105

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92105. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Diego	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92115 San Diego (1.8 mi) 92102 San Diego (1.9 mi) 92104 San Diego (2.3 mi) 92182 San Diego (2.8 mi) 92114 San Diego (2.9 mi) 91945 Lemon Grove (3.1 mi) 92116 San Diego (3.1 mi) 92113 San Diego (3.4 mi) 92134 San Diego (3.4 mi) 92147 San Diego (4.1 mi) 92120 San Diego (4.1 mi) 92158 San Diego (4.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	72,688
Population density	12,619 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	5.76 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.7366
Longitude	-117.0894
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	51.9%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

72,688

Population

12,619

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$58,924

Median household income

$25,940

Per capita income

$560,800

Median home value

$1,549

Median monthly rent

32.2%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

8,595

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,973

Under 5

1,897

2,539

5–9

2,441

2,589

10–14

2,490

2,780

15–19

2,674

3,072

20–24

2,953

6,429

25–34

6,182

5,119

35–44

4,923

4,641

45–54

4,462

2,333

55–59

2,244

1,500

60–64

1,443

2,395

65–74

2,303

1,274

75–84

1,225

411

85+

396

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17,282	23.8%
18 and over	55,406	76.2%
65 and over	8,004	11.0%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 24.2%

White 23.3%

Other race 15.2%

Asian 14.4%

Two or more races 12.1%

Black or African American 9.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	23,190	24.2%
White	22,360	23.3%
Other race	14,527	15.2%
Asian	13,810	14.4%
Two or more races	11,631	12.1%
Black or African American	9,179	9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,019	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	162	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$58,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 26.9%

$500k–$1M 56.7%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$560,800
Median rent / month	$1,549
Owner occupied	32.2%
Renter occupied	67.8%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	42.4%
Large apartment buildings	13.9%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	23.7%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	26.5%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.6%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	1.5%
No fuel used	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,599	37.6%
Cohabiting couple	1,588	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	5,170	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	7,490	32.8%
Households with children under 18	8,410	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,117	26.8%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.3%	41.8%
Married	37.1%	34.5%
Separated	1.6%	3.5%
Widowed	2.6%	6.8%
Divorced	7.4%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	953	4.8%
Kindergarten	893	4.5%
Elementary school	7,999	40.2%
High school	4,557	22.9%
College / grad school	5,503	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 11.3%

Other services 9.1%

Construction 8.3%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	32.2%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	7.1%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 35.3%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 33.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.3%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	27.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	18.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,643	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	68,818	94.7%
Spanish	20,824	30.3%
Other Indo-European	10,953	15.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	330	0.5%
Other languages	7,300	10.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	45,600	62.7%
Born in same state	44,754	61.6%
Born in different state	35,009	48.2%
Foreign born	846	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	27,088	37.3%
Not a US citizen	13,975	51.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,674	2.3%
Italian	1,609	2.2%
Arab	482	0.7%
Polish	210	0.3%
Dutch	202	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	142	0.2%
German	105	0.1%
Irish	83	0.1%
Norwegian	43	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92105

What part of San Diego is ZIP code 92105?

ZIP code 92105 covers a portion of San Diego, California, within San Diego County.

What county is ZIP code 92105 in?

ZIP code 92105 falls within San Diego County, California.

Is ZIP code 92105 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 92105 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92105?

Approximately 30% of households in ZIP code 92105 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92105?

23% of residents in ZIP code 92105 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92105?

The median home value in ZIP code 92105 is $560,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 92105 in?

ZIP code 92105 observes the PST timezone.