92070 ZIP Code — Santa Ysabel, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92070 is located in Santa Ysabel, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 129.42 square miles and serves a population of 761 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92070

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $425,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $76,000. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92070 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

761

population

129.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Ysabel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92086 Warner Springs (8.2 mi) 92065 Ramona (10 mi) 92066 Ranchita (12.3 mi) 92061 Pauma Valley (13.6 mi) 92027 Escondido (14.4 mi) 92082 Valley Center (14.7 mi) 92025 Escondido (16.3 mi) 91916 Descanso (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	761
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	129.42 sq mi
Water area	4.89 sq mi
Latitude	33.1768
Longitude	-116.7453
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	47.9%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

761

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$76,000

Median household income

$38,841

Per capita income

$425,900

Median home value

$1,375

Median monthly rent

49.0%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	15.8%
18 and over	641	84.2%
65 and over	182	23.9%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 21.4%

Two or more races 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	447	51.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	186	21.4%
Two or more races	110	12.7%
Hispanic or Latino	108	12.4%
Other race	12	1.4%
Asian	5	0.6%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$76,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 32.0%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$425,900
Median rent / month	$1,375
Owner occupied	49.0%
Renter occupied	51.0%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	40.2%
3 bedrooms	28.0%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	49.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	33.0%
Cohabiting couple	40	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	115	38.3%
Female householder, no spouse	46	15.3%
Households with children under 18	94	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	43.0%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	32.8%
Married	28.3%	40.2%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%
Widowed	2.7%	13.9%
Divorced	37.1%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.6%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	51.3%
High school	32	26.9%
College / grad school	25	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Construction 20.2%

Professional & management 15.3%

Public administration 13.8%

Retail trade 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	2.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	19.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	23.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	21.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	734	96.5%
Spanish	24	3.3%
Other Indo-European	18	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	697	91.6%
Born in same state	697	91.6%
Born in different state	482	63.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	64	8.4%
Not a US citizen	46	71.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	9.5%
Italian	68	8.9%
Polish	55	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	21	2.8%
Irish	6	0.8%
Arab	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92070

What city is ZIP code 92070 in?

ZIP code 92070 is primarily assigned to Santa Ysabel, California.

What county is ZIP code 92070 in?

ZIP code 92070 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92070 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 92070 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 92070 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 92070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92070?

The median home value in ZIP code 92070 is $425,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 92070?

ZIP code 92070 has an estimated population of 761 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 92070 in?

ZIP code 92070 observes the PST timezone.