92071 ZIP Code — Santee, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92071 is located in Santee, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 18.85 square miles and serves a population of 59,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.
About ZIP code 92071
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $603,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $101,906.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
59,795
population
18.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92071
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Santee | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92119 San Diego (4.5 mi)
92131 San Diego (5.2 mi)
92124 San Diego (5.7 mi)
92020 El Cajon (5.8 mi)
91942 La Mesa (6 mi)
92145 San Diego (6.3 mi)
92120 San Diego (6.3 mi)
92182 San Diego (7.4 mi)
91941 La Mesa (7.6 mi)
92021 El Cajon (8.1 mi)
92126 San Diego (8.2 mi)
92123 San Diego (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59,795 |
| Population density | 3,172 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.8699 |
| Longitude | -117.0130 |
| 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 | 27.6% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
59,795
Population
3,172
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$101,906
Median household income
$42,806
Per capita income
$603,100
Median home value
$1,982
Median monthly rent
73.1%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
15,808
Housing units
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,219
Under 5
2,203
1,827
5–9
1,815
1,742
10–14
1,730
1,726
15–19
1,714
1,534
20–24
1,524
4,174
25–34
4,145
4,432
35–44
4,402
3,688
45–54
3,663
1,934
55–59
1,921
1,967
60–64
1,953
2,906
65–74
2,886
1,414
75–84
1,404
438
85+
434
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,657 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 46,138 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 9,482 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Two or more races
12.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Asian
4.9%
Other race
3.8%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,204 | 67% |
| Two or more races | 8,160 | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,224 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 3,258 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 2,486 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,044 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 511 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.6% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k+
14.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.5% |
| Median income | $101,906 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
3.3%
$300k–$500k
18.1%
$500k–$1M
64.2%
$1M+
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $603,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,982 |
| Owner occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter occupied | 26.9% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 57.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.9% |
| Mobile homes | 10.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.1% |
| Electricity | 28.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 3.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,613 | 56.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,365 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,811 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,938 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,188 | 34.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,789 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.6% | 25.0% |
| Married | 53.4% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,019 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 699 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 5,480 | 37.1% |
| High school | 2,992 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,569 | 31.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Professional & management
11.7%
Retail trade
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Construction
8.3%
Public administration
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
4.5%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.2% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 20.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,024 | 11.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| No insurance | 3.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,373 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 3,726 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,415 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 434 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 1,082 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 52,442 | 87.7% |
| Born in same state | 51,573 | 86.2% |
| Born in different state | 35,839 | 59.9% |
| Foreign born | 869 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,353 | 12.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,616 | 62.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,174 | 12% |
| Italian | 6,547 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 2,830 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 1,025 | 1.7% |
| English | 600 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 344 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 335 | 0.6% |
| German | 186 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 130 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92071
What part of Santee is ZIP code 92071?
ZIP code 92071 covers a portion of Santee, California, within San Diego County.
What county is ZIP code 92071 in?
ZIP code 92071 falls within San Diego County, California.
Does ZIP code 92071 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 92071 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92071?
The median home value in ZIP code 92071 is $603,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 92071?
ZIP code 92071 has an estimated population of 59,795 residents, with a density of 3,172 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92071?
The median household income in ZIP code 92071 is $101,906, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92071 in?
ZIP code 92071 observes the PST timezone.