92117 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92117 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 8.70 square miles and serves a population of 54,499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 858/619.
About ZIP code 92117
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 $836,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $101,445.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
54,499
population
8.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92117 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92117
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Diego | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92111 San Diego (2.1 mi)
92122 San Diego (2.7 mi)
92109 San Diego (2.9 mi)
92110 San Diego (3.5 mi)
92123 San Diego (3.6 mi)
92093 La Jolla (3.6 mi)
92108 San Diego (4.3 mi)
92037 La Jolla (4.4 mi)
92092 La Jolla (4.7 mi)
92103 San Diego (5.3 mi)
92116 San Diego (5.4 mi)
92121 San Diego (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,499 |
| Population density | 6,264 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8189 |
| Longitude | -117.1978 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 858/619 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.1% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
54,499
Population
6,264
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$101,445
Median household income
$49,119
Per capita income
$836,800
Median home value
$2,026
Median monthly rent
55.8%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
12,444
Housing units
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,393
Under 5
1,326
1,067
5–9
1,017
1,490
10–14
1,419
1,583
15–19
1,508
1,775
20–24
1,690
5,540
25–34
5,277
3,535
35–44
3,367
3,583
45–54
3,413
1,873
55–59
1,783
1,578
60–64
1,502
2,407
65–74
2,293
1,349
75–84
1,285
741
85+
705
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,556 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 44,943 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 8,780 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.2%
Hispanic or Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
12.9%
Asian
8.5%
Other race
5.3%
Black or African American
2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,936 | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,367 | 13.3% |
| Two or more races | 8,080 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 5,322 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 3,329 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,690 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.1% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
18.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 18.6% |
| Median income | $101,445 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
0.8%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
67.4%
$1M+
22.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $836,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,026 |
| Owner occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter occupied | 44.2% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 28.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.8% |
| Electricity | 26.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 13.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,348 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,956 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,735 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,711 | 27.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,189 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,254 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 31.9% |
| Married | 44.4% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
13.5%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
31.8%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 670 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 527 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,638 | 28.6% |
| High school | 2,693 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 5,195 | 40.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Professional & management
19.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Retail trade
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Public administration
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Construction
4.7%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.8% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.5% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 18.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
13.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,588 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,780 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 4,957 | 9.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,597 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 760 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 1,459 | 2.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,373 | 81.4% |
| Born in same state | 43,439 | 79.7% |
| Born in different state | 28,605 | 52.5% |
| Foreign born | 934 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,126 | 18.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,599 | 55.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,503 | 10.1% |
| French | 5,175 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 1,540 | 2.8% |
| Polish | 527 | 1% |
| English | 450 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 367 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 328 | 0.6% |
| German | 248 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 82 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92117
What part of San Diego is ZIP code 92117?
ZIP code 92117 covers a portion of San Diego, California, within San Diego County.
What county is ZIP code 92117 in?
ZIP code 92117 falls within San Diego County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92117?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92117?
The median home value in ZIP code 92117 is $836,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 92117?
ZIP code 92117 has an estimated population of 54,499 residents, with a density of 6,262 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92117?
The median household income in ZIP code 92117 is $101,445, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92117 in?
ZIP code 92117 observes the PST timezone.