92081 ZIP Code — Vista, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92081 is located in Vista, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 8.94 square miles and serves a population of 29,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 442/760.
About ZIP code 92081
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $681,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $99,153.
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 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,475
population
8.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92081 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92081
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vista | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92010 Carlsbad (1.9 mi)
92083 Vista (2.4 mi)
92056 Oceanside (3.6 mi)
92008 Carlsbad (3.9 mi)
92084 Vista (4 mi)
92009 Carlsbad (4.7 mi)
92011 Carlsbad (4.8 mi)
92078 San Marcos (4.8 mi)
92069 San Marcos (5.4 mi)
92096 San Marcos (5.7 mi)
92057 Oceanside (6.6 mi)
92054 Oceanside (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,475 |
| Population density | 3,297 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1631 |
| Longitude | -117.2475 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 442/760 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
29,475
Population
3,297
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$99,153
Median household income
$45,274
Per capita income
$681,400
Median home value
$2,323
Median monthly rent
53.5%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
6,035
Housing units
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
966
Under 5
973
762
5–9
767
894
10–14
900
929
15–19
936
756
20–24
762
2,416
25–34
2,434
1,986
35–44
1,999
2,181
45–54
2,196
947
55–59
954
700
60–64
704
1,170
65–74
1,178
715
75–84
721
264
85+
265
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,494 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,981 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,313 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.4%
Two or more races
15.7%
Hispanic or Latino
14.3%
Asian
6.4%
Black or African American
4.4%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,050 | 55.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,403 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,902 | 14.3% |
| Asian | 2,209 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,506 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 1,068 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 154 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.5% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k+
16.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| $200k+ | 16.0% |
| Median income | $99,153 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
0.5%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
73.5%
$1M+
9.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $681,400 |
| Median rent / month | $2,323 |
| Owner occupied | 53.5% |
| Renter occupied | 46.5% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 53.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 29.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 39.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.1% |
| Electricity | 31.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,145 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 753 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,800 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,898 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,380 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,033 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 30.0% |
| Married | 47.8% | 47.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
17.6%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 550 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 435 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,359 | 34.5% |
| High school | 1,759 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,737 | 25.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Retail trade
15.0%
Professional & management
14.6%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Construction
8.5%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.4% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.8% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.9% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 17.4% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
19.2%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
25.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 26.1% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,006 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 22.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,536 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 1,976 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,231 | 4.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 598 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,751 | 84.0% |
| Born in same state | 24,268 | 82.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,906 | 57.4% |
| Foreign born | 483 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,724 | 16.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,684 | 56.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,186 | 10.8% |
| French | 2,803 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 741 | 2.5% |
| Dutch | 582 | 2% |
| German | 209 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 198 | 0.7% |
| English | 188 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92081
What city is ZIP code 92081 in?
ZIP code 92081 is primarily assigned to Vista, California.
What county is ZIP code 92081 in?
ZIP code 92081 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92081?
The median home value in ZIP code 92081 is $681,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 92081?
ZIP code 92081 has an estimated population of 29,475 residents, with a density of 3,298 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92081?
The median household income in ZIP code 92081 is $99,153, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92081 in?
ZIP code 92081 observes the PST timezone.