92069 ZIP Code — San Marcos, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92069 is located in San Marcos, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 18.47 square miles and serves a population of 46,648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.
About ZIP code 92069
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 $659,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $86,156.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
46,648
population
18.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92069 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92069
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| San Marcos | Acceptable |
| San Marcos | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92084 Vista (3.3 mi)
92026 Escondido (3.9 mi)
92096 San Marcos (4 mi)
92078 San Marcos (4.6 mi)
92083 Vista (5.1 mi)
92081 Vista (5.4 mi)
92029 Escondido (7.1 mi)
92010 Carlsbad (7.3 mi)
92003 Bonsall (7.4 mi)
92056 Oceanside (7.7 mi)
92009 Carlsbad (8 mi)
92057 Oceanside (8.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,648 |
| Population density | 2,526 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1871 |
| Longitude | -117.1585 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 760 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
46,648
Population
2,526
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$86,156
Median household income
$36,651
Per capita income
$659,900
Median home value
$1,987
Median monthly rent
55.4%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
8,920
Housing units
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,602
Under 5
1,619
1,538
5–9
1,556
1,592
10–14
1,609
1,691
15–19
1,709
1,678
20–24
1,696
3,295
25–34
3,331
3,396
35–44
3,433
2,703
45–54
2,733
1,599
55–59
1,617
1,147
60–64
1,159
1,583
65–74
1,601
901
75–84
911
472
85+
477
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,473 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 35,175 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,945 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.9%
Hispanic or Latino
20%
Two or more races
11.9%
Other race
11.1%
Asian
8.7%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,757 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,695 | 20% |
| Two or more races | 6,965 | 11.9% |
| Other race | 6,453 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5,070 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 940 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 463 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
14.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 14.1% |
| Median income | $86,156 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k–$300k
5.0%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
66.7%
$1M+
6.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $659,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,987 |
| Owner occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter occupied | 44.6% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 49.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.1% |
| Electricity | 28.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,971 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,106 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,211 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,642 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,622 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,292 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 3.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.7% | 33.9% |
| Married | 50.5% | 45.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
21.1%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,009 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 446 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,841 | 35.1% |
| High school | 2,569 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,946 | 35.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Professional & management
14.0%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Construction
8.3%
Other services
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,384 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,427 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 6,958 | 16.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,206 | 12.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 234 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 1,480 | 3.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,042 | 73.0% |
| Born in same state | 33,521 | 71.9% |
| Born in different state | 25,128 | 53.9% |
| Foreign born | 521 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12,606 | 27.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,750 | 53.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,265 | 7% |
| French | 3,221 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 1,120 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 745 | 1.6% |
| English | 437 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 423 | 0.9% |
| German | 125 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 83 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.0% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92069
What city is ZIP code 92069 in?
ZIP code 92069 is primarily assigned to San Marcos, California.
What county is ZIP code 92069 in?
ZIP code 92069 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92069?
The median home value in ZIP code 92069 is $659,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 92069?
ZIP code 92069 has an estimated population of 46,648 residents, with a density of 2,525 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92069?
The median household income in ZIP code 92069 is $86,156, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92069 in?
ZIP code 92069 observes the PST timezone.