92140 ZIP Code — San Diego, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92140 is located in San Diego, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 0.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619/858/760.

About ZIP code 92140

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 46% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 83% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92140 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a high rate of remote workers.

2,807

population

0.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Diego	Acceptable
San Diego	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92101 San Diego (1.6 mi) 92103 San Diego (1.8 mi) 92110 San Diego (2.2 mi) 92107 San Diego (2.4 mi) 92147 San Diego (2.4 mi) 92106 San Diego (2.7 mi) 92132 San Diego (2.9 mi) 92158 San Diego (2.9 mi) 92161 San Diego (2.9 mi) 92187 San Diego (2.9 mi) 92134 San Diego (3.1 mi) 92152 San Diego (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,807
Population density	5,198 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.54 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.7370
Longitude	-117.1998
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	619/858/760

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

2,807

Population

5,198

People per sq mi

19.9

Median age

Median household income

$19,835

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,419

15–19

1,178

20–24

173

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	1.1%
18 and over	2,777	98.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Two or more races 9%

Black or African American 7.4%

Other race 6.5%

Asian 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,920	61.2%
Hispanic or Latino	331	10.5%
Two or more races	283	9%
Black or African American	232	7.4%
Other race	203	6.5%
Asian	108	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	61	1.9%

Household income

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

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

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
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	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

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

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
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	95.6%	100.0%
Married	3.8%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 52.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	90	29.2%
College / grad school	218	70.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 43.1%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Construction 8.0%

Public administration 8.0%

Retail trade 7.6%

Professional & management 5.8%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.4%
Service	50.7%
Sales & office	5.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	39.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.1%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	34.5%
Work from home	46.3%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.1

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	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.5%
High blood pressure	9.1%
High cholesterol	8.8%
Diabetes	1.3%
Heart disease	0.9%
Stroke	0.4%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	2.8%
Kidney disease	0.7%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.3%
Binge drinking	35.0%
No physical activity	14.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	4.8%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	56.3%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	68.7%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	83.1%

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	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,807	100.0%
Spanish	239	8.5%
Other Indo-European	225	8.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,711	96.6%
Born in same state	2,630	93.7%
Born in different state	640	22.8%
Foreign born	81	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	96	3.4%
Not a US citizen	65	67.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	304	10.8%
Arab	171	6.1%
French	83	3%
English	69	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	0.9%
German	23	0.8%
Dutch	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92140

What city is ZIP code 92140 in?

ZIP code 92140 is primarily assigned to San Diego, California.

What county is ZIP code 92140 in?

ZIP code 92140 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92140 have a large veteran population?

83% of civilians in ZIP code 92140 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 92140?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 92140?

ZIP code 92140 has an estimated population of 2,807 residents, with a density of 5,247 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92140 in?

ZIP code 92140 observes the PST timezone.