92136 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92136 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 0.95 square miles and serves a population of 9,630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.

About ZIP code 92136

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 92% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92136 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,630

population

0.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Diego	Acceptable
San Diego	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92113 San Diego (1.4 mi) 91950 National City (2 mi) 92155 San Diego (2.3 mi) 92118 Coronado (2.5 mi) 92102 San Diego (3.3 mi) 92132 San Diego (3.4 mi) 92158 San Diego (3.4 mi) 92187 San Diego (3.4 mi) 92161 San Diego (3.4 mi) 92134 San Diego (3.9 mi) 92147 San Diego (4.3 mi) 92139 San Diego (4.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,630
Population density	10,137 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.95 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	32.6754
Longitude	-117.1214
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	619

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

9,630

Population

10,137

People per sq mi

24.2

Median age

Median household income

$43,344

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

737

15–19

192

3,668

20–24

955

2,134

25–34

556

1,005

35–44

262

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6	0.1%
18 and over	9,624	99.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	24.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.2%

Black or African American 15.1%

Asian 11.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Other race 8.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,287	49.2%
Black or African American	1,617	15.1%
Asian	1,213	11.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,108	10.3%
Other race	893	8.3%
Two or more races	456	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	135	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	29	0.3%

Household income

$15k–$25k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	38.5%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	38.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	38.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	61.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	61.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.1%	60.7%
Married	31.9%	31.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	5.3%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 19.8%

Some college, no degree 42.7%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	46	7.5%
College / grad school	570	92.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.6%

Professional & management 17.6%

Construction 11.8%

Public administration 9.6%

Retail trade 5.1%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.1%
Service	48.9%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	12.8%
Government	87.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.6%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	8.1%
Walk	28.4%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	100.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	100.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	334	91.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,630	100.0%
Spanish	471	4.9%
Other Indo-European	233	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	60	0.6%
Other languages	178	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,689	90.2%
Born in same state	8,249	85.7%
Born in different state	1,521	15.8%
Foreign born	440	4.6%
Naturalized citizen	941	9.8%
Not a US citizen	814	86.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,133	11.8%
French	495	5.1%
Arab	358	3.7%
English	89	0.9%
Dutch	67	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	64	0.7%
German	54	0.6%
Irish	28	0.3%
Norwegian	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92136

What city is ZIP code 92136 in?

ZIP code 92136 is primarily assigned to San Diego, California.

What county is ZIP code 92136 in?

ZIP code 92136 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92136 have a large veteran population?

92% of civilians in ZIP code 92136 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 92136 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 92136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 92136?

ZIP code 92136 has an estimated population of 9,630 residents, with a density of 10,116 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92136 in?

ZIP code 92136 observes the PST timezone.