92083 ZIP Code — Vista, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 92083 is located in Vista, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 5.55 square miles and serves a population of 37,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.
About ZIP code 92083
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 $564,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
The gap between median ($80,160) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
37,864
population
5.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
92083 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 92083
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vista | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
92081 Vista (2.4 mi)
92084 Vista (2.5 mi)
92056 Oceanside (2.6 mi)
92010 Carlsbad (3.4 mi)
92057 Oceanside (4.5 mi)
92008 Carlsbad (5 mi)
92069 San Marcos (5.1 mi)
92078 San Marcos (6.4 mi)
92003 Bonsall (6.6 mi)
92054 Oceanside (6.8 mi)
92011 Carlsbad (6.8 mi)
92096 San Marcos (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,864 |
| Population density | 6,822 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1971 |
| Longitude | -117.2467 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 760/442 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.1% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
37,864
Population
6,822
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$80,160
Median household income
$33,384
Per capita income
$564,500
Median home value
$1,929
Median monthly rent
48.3%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
5,948
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,402
Under 5
1,374
1,091
5–9
1,068
1,305
10–14
1,279
1,333
15–19
1,305
1,708
20–24
1,672
3,062
25–34
2,999
2,798
35–44
2,740
2,356
45–54
2,307
1,014
55–59
994
963
60–64
944
1,402
65–74
1,373
421
75–84
412
274
85+
268
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,225 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 28,639 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,150 | 11.0% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.5%
Hispanic or Latino
26%
Two or more races
19.2%
Other race
8.9%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,682 | 38.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,310 | 26% |
| Two or more races | 9,811 | 19.2% |
| Other race | 4,546 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 1,510 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 1,108 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 648 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 559 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.1% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $80,160 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
$200k–$300k
3.8%
$300k–$500k
22.7%
$500k–$1M
60.4%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $564,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,929 |
| Owner occupied | 48.3% |
| Renter occupied | 51.7% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 46.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.6% |
| Electricity | 33.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 3.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,691 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 932 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,905 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,731 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,402 | 39.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,844 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 3.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 35.4% |
| Married | 46.7% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
25.3%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 369 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 507 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,840 | 40.0% |
| High school | 2,202 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,676 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Construction
13.3%
Professional & management
12.3%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail trade
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.3% |
| Service | 22.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.1% |
| High cholesterol | 25.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 16.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 18.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,875 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 25.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.7% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| No insurance | 13.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,088 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 6,631 | 18.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,958 | 17.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 415 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,701 | 73.2% |
| Born in same state | 27,256 | 72.0% |
| Born in different state | 21,116 | 55.8% |
| Foreign born | 445 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,163 | 26.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,232 | 51.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,994 | 5.3% |
| French | 1,430 | 3.8% |
| Arab | 600 | 1.6% |
| English | 314 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 195 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 108 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 101 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.7% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92083
What city is ZIP code 92083 in?
ZIP code 92083 is primarily assigned to Vista, California.
What county is ZIP code 92083 in?
ZIP code 92083 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 92083?
The median home value in ZIP code 92083 is $564,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 92083?
ZIP code 92083 has an estimated population of 37,864 residents, with a density of 6,826 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 92083?
The median household income in ZIP code 92083 is $80,160, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 92083 in?
ZIP code 92083 observes the PST timezone.