San Diego County, CA ZIP Codes
California (CA) · 181 ZIP codes · 51 cities
181
ZIP codes
3,286,069
population (2021)
+6.2%
pop change since 2010
06073
FIPS code
San Diego County ZIP code map
About San Diego County
San Diego County is located in California and contains 181 ZIP codes across 51 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,286,069 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.2% from 3,095,313 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for San Diego County is 06073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,286,069 |
| 2010 population | 3,095,313 |
| Change | +6.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| FIPS code | 06073 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in San Diego County
Alpine
Bonita
Bonsall
Borrego Springs
Boulevard
Camp Pendleton
Campo
Cardiff By The Sea
Carlsbad
Chula Vista
Coronado
Del Mar
Descanso
Dulzura
El Cajon
Encinitas
Escondido
Fallbrook
Guatay
Imperial Beach
Jacumba
Jamul
Julian
La Jolla
La Mesa
Lakeside
Lemon Grove
Mount Laguna
National City
Oceanside
Pala
Palomar Mountain
Pauma Valley
Pine Valley
Potrero
Poway
Ramona
Ranchita
Rancho Santa Fe
San Diego
San Luis Rey
San Marcos
San Ysidro
Santa Ysabel
Santee
Solana Beach
Spring Valley
Tecate
Valley Center
Vista
Warner Springs
ZIP codes for San Diego County, CA (181)
Demographics & statistics
3,241,536
Population
37.4
Median age
$100,075
Median household income
$46,977
Per capita income
$771,016
Median home value
$1,998
Median monthly rent
59.5%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
700,019
Housing units
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
96,277
Under 5
93,547
94,758
5–9
92,071
102,063
10–14
99,168
101,447
15–19
98,570
113,529
20–24
110,309
265,188
25–34
257,666
229,772
35–44
223,256
202,341
45–54
196,603
99,830
55–59
96,999
95,945
60–64
93,224
142,175
65–74
138,143
70,681
75–84
68,676
30,075
85+
29,223
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 693,482 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 2,548,054 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 478,973 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16.2%
Two or more races
12.5%
Asian
10.2%
Other race
7.7%
Black or African American
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,869,699 | 48.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 626,836 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 485,360 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 394,108 | 10.2% |
| Other race | 298,981 | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 153,364 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26,541 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13,483 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
17.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 17.7% |
| Median income | $100,075 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
3.5%
$300k–$500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
50.0%
$1M+
23.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $771,016 |
| Median rent / month | $1,998 |
| Owner occupied | 59.5% |
| Renter occupied | 40.5% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 56.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.7% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% |
| 3 or more | 28.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.8% |
| Electricity | 32.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| Solar | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 3.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 572,794 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 81,202 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 205,426 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 285,085 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 362,370 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 333,149 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 30.2% |
| Married | 51.2% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
19.0%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 44,057 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 38,903 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 300,889 | 36.3% |
| High school | 164,020 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 275,107 | 32.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Professional & management
16.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Retail trade
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Construction
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.0% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.1% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
12.0%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 192,422 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,051,712 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 401,472 | 10.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 250,943 | 6.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 25,629 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 100,702 | 2.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,502,520 | 80.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,438,034 | 78.7% |
| Born in different state | 1,662,687 | 52.8% |
| Foreign born | 64,486 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 739,016 | 19.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 432,423 | 61.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 239,284 | 7.4% |
| French | 231,590 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 82,708 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 35,942 | 1.1% |
| English | 26,609 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 14,509 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 11,382 | 0.4% |
| German | 10,392 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 5,700 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.3% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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