92120 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92120 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 7.68 square miles and serves a population of 30,241 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.
About ZIP code 92120
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $807,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($111,909) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
30,241
population
7.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92120 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92120
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Diego | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92182 San Diego (1.4 mi)
92124 San Diego (2 mi)
92119 San Diego (2.6 mi)
92115 San Diego (2.7 mi)
91942 La Mesa (3.4 mi)
92116 San Diego (3.7 mi)
92123 San Diego (3.7 mi)
92105 San Diego (4.1 mi)
92108 San Diego (4.4 mi)
91945 Lemon Grove (4.8 mi)
92104 San Diego (4.9 mi)
91941 La Mesa (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,241 |
| Population density | 3,938 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7949 |
| Longitude | -117.0755 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 619 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.3% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.9% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
30,241
Population
3,938
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$111,909
Median household income
$56,454
Per capita income
$807,000
Median home value
$2,233
Median monthly rent
63.8%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
8,283
Housing units
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
965
Under 5
975
884
5–9
893
739
10–14
746
908
15–19
918
1,061
20–24
1,072
2,379
25–34
2,404
2,102
35–44
2,124
1,831
45–54
1,850
718
55–59
725
828
60–64
837
1,462
65–74
1,477
786
75–84
793
380
85+
384
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,267 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,974 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,282 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.7%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian
6.8%
Black or African American
5.3%
Other race
5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,082 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,408 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,226 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 2,276 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,800 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 1,760 | 5.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.3% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.9% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
6.2%
$50k–$75k
9.4%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k+
21.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.9% |
| $200k+ | 21.2% |
| Median income | $111,909 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
1.7%
$300k–$500k
7.9%
$500k–$1M
66.0%
$1M+
20.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $807,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,233 |
| Owner occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter occupied | 36.2% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 59.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.0% |
| Electricity | 34.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Solar | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,971 | 50.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,150 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,800 | 15.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,961 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,479 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,733 | 31.4% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 30.8% |
| Married | 51.7% | 47.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
12.5%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
34.5%
Graduate / professional
21.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 874 | 11.1% |
| Kindergarten | 380 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,240 | 28.4% |
| High school | 1,304 | 16.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,101 | 39.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Professional & management
17.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Retail trade
8.9%
Public administration
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Construction
4.1%
Other services
2.9%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.6% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.6% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.7% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 19.3% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
4.3%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
4.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 7.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 73.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,307 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,301 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1,421 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 405 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 343 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 357 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,636 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 26,112 | 86.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,395 | 57.5% |
| Foreign born | 524 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,605 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,282 | 63.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,316 | 11% |
| French | 2,949 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 867 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 504 | 1.7% |
| English | 339 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 279 | 0.9% |
| German | 114 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 99 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 72 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92120
What city is ZIP code 92120 in?
ZIP code 92120 is primarily assigned to San Diego, California.
What county is ZIP code 92120 in?
ZIP code 92120 falls within San Diego County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92120?
56% 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 92120?
The median home value in ZIP code 92120 is $807,000.
Does ZIP code 92120 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 92120 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92120?
The median household income in ZIP code 92120 is $111,909, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92120 in?
ZIP code 92120 observes the PST timezone.