92126 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92126 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 11.59 square miles and serves a population of 78,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 858/619/760.
About ZIP code 92126
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $715,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $116,013.
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 high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
78,111
population
11.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92126 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92126
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Diego | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92145 San Diego (3.2 mi)
92131 San Diego (3.6 mi)
92121 San Diego (3.7 mi)
92129 San Diego (3.9 mi)
92130 San Diego (4.2 mi)
92122 San Diego (5.2 mi)
92014 Del Mar (6 mi)
92199 San Diego (6.1 mi)
92037 La Jolla (6.7 mi)
92124 San Diego (7 mi)
92128 San Diego (7 mi)
92117 San Diego (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 78,111 |
| Population density | 6,740 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.9110 |
| Longitude | -117.1448 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 858/619/760 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.8% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
78,111
Population
6,740
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$116,013
Median household income
$45,634
Per capita income
$715,900
Median home value
$2,460
Median monthly rent
52.7%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
13,980
Housing units
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,961
Under 5
2,757
2,319
5–9
2,159
1,800
10–14
1,676
1,711
15–19
1,593
2,933
20–24
2,730
7,885
25–34
7,342
6,003
35–44
5,589
4,418
45–54
4,114
2,516
55–59
2,342
2,489
60–64
2,317
3,417
65–74
3,181
1,523
75–84
1,418
475
85+
443
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,401 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 62,710 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 10,457 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
45.6%
White
26.7%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
9.2%
Other race
5.1%
Black or African American
3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 39,295 | 45.6% |
| White | 23,007 | 26.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,151 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 7,969 | 9.2% |
| Other race | 4,404 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,901 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 407 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 128 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.8% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k+
20.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.8% |
| $200k+ | 20.8% |
| Median income | $116,013 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
2.9%
$300k–$500k
11.1%
$500k–$1M
74.0%
$1M+
9.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $715,900 |
| Median rent / month | $2,460 |
| Owner occupied | 52.7% |
| Renter occupied | 47.3% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 53.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 39.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.9% |
| Electricity | 36.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 5.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14,404 | 57.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,502 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,631 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,585 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,372 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,068 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 3.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 28.3% |
| Married | 51.4% | 53.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
14.1%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
28.5%
Graduate / professional
19.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,297 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 790 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 6,046 | 33.2% |
| High school | 2,575 | 14.1% |
| College / grad school | 7,499 | 41.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Professional & management
18.4%
Retail trade
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Other services
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Construction
2.9%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.7% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.4% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
7.3%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.6% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 14.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.5% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 14.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 7.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,765 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 72,393 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 15,378 | 21.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,235 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,223 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 11,445 | 15.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,662 | 58.5% |
| Born in same state | 43,270 | 55.4% |
| Born in different state | 30,043 | 38.5% |
| Foreign born | 2,392 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 32,449 | 41.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 19,894 | 61.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,056 | 5.2% |
| French | 2,969 | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1,281 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 608 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 408 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 306 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 227 | 0.3% |
| German | 187 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.2% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92126
What part of San Diego is ZIP code 92126?
ZIP code 92126 covers a portion of San Diego, California, within San Diego County.
What county is ZIP code 92126 in?
ZIP code 92126 falls within San Diego County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92126?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 92126 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 92126?
48% 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 92126?
The median home value in ZIP code 92126 is $715,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92126?
The median household income in ZIP code 92126 is $116,013, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92126 in?
ZIP code 92126 observes the PST timezone.