92139 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92139 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 3.58 square miles and serves a population of 34,930 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.
About ZIP code 92139
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $567,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $87,463.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,930
population
3.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92139 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92139
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92139. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Diego | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
91902 Bonita (1.9 mi)
92114 San Diego (2.1 mi)
91950 National City (2.6 mi)
91910 Chula Vista (3.1 mi)
91945 Lemon Grove (3.8 mi)
92136 San Diego (4.3 mi)
91977 Spring Valley (4.4 mi)
92113 San Diego (4.4 mi)
91913 Chula Vista (4.6 mi)
92105 San Diego (4.6 mi)
92102 San Diego (5 mi)
91911 Chula Vista (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,930 |
| Population density | 9,757 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.6799 |
| Longitude | -117.0471 |
| 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 | 29.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
34,930
Population
9,757
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$87,463
Median household income
$31,250
Per capita income
$567,600
Median home value
$1,979
Median monthly rent
59.1%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
6,505
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
880
Under 5
946
1,210
5–9
1,300
1,077
10–14
1,156
1,214
15–19
1,304
1,106
20–24
1,189
2,776
25–34
2,982
2,541
35–44
2,730
1,928
45–54
2,070
893
55–59
960
885
60–64
951
1,331
65–74
1,429
753
75–84
809
246
85+
264
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,862 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 27,068 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,832 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
23.5%
White
22.5%
Hispanic or Latino
17.9%
Two or more races
15.3%
Other race
9.9%
Black or African American
9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9,998 | 23.5% |
| White | 9,580 | 22.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,632 | 17.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,501 | 15.3% |
| Other race | 4,224 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,888 | 9.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 575 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.7% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
2.4%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $87,463 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
2.0%
$300k–$500k
28.6%
$500k–$1M
64.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $567,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,979 |
| Owner occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter occupied | 40.9% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 56.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 36.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.5% |
| Electricity | 28.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,113 | 51.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 728 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,207 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,912 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,114 | 41.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,139 | 31.5% |
| Average household size | 3.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Married | 44.9% | 41.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 340 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 317 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,663 | 39.4% |
| High school | 1,818 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,166 | 34.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Retail trade
13.8%
Professional & management
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Public administration
7.8%
Construction
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 21.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
11.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,678 | 10.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,104 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 5,234 | 15.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,405 | 7.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 2,626 | 7.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,976 | 71.5% |
| Born in same state | 23,945 | 68.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,225 | 55.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,031 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,954 | 28.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,425 | 64.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 698 | 2% |
| French | 456 | 1.3% |
| Arab | 326 | 0.9% |
| English | 129 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 127 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
| German | 24 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.5% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92139
What city is ZIP code 92139 in?
ZIP code 92139 is primarily assigned to San Diego, California.
What county is ZIP code 92139 in?
ZIP code 92139 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92139?
The median home value in ZIP code 92139 is $567,600.
Does ZIP code 92139 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 92139 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 92139?
ZIP code 92139 has an estimated population of 34,930 residents, with a density of 9,762 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92139?
The median household income in ZIP code 92139 is $87,463, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92139 in?
ZIP code 92139 observes the PST timezone.