92086 ZIP Code — Warner Springs, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 92086 is located in Warner Springs, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 221.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 92086

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% 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 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 92086 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,409

population

221.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92086 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92086

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warner Springs	Acceptable
Warner Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92066 Ranchita (5.5 mi) 92070 Santa Ysabel (8.2 mi) 92061 Pauma Valley (16 mi) 92065 Ramona (18 mi) 92004 Borrego Springs (18.9 mi) 92082 Valley Center (19.2 mi) 92536 Aguanga (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,409
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	221.35 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	33.2627
Longitude	-116.6486
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	56.4%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,409

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$54,167

Median household income

$35,887

Per capita income

$342,100

Median home value

$1,368

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

663

Housing units

32.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

55–59

100

60–64

106

65–74

111

103

75–84

108

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	11.6%
18 and over	1,246	88.4%
65 and over	478	33.9%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

Two or more races 12.1%

Asian 9.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Other race 3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	942	58.7%
Hispanic or Latino	196	12.2%
Two or more races	195	12.1%
Asian	150	9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	4%
Other race	48	3%
Black or African American	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$54,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 27.8%

$500k–$1M 24.0%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,100
Median rent / month	$1,368
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	54.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	47.7%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	50.4%
Wood	7.8%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	100	18.2%
Male householder, no spouse	98	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	72	13.1%
Households with children under 18	105	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	50.5%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	20.3%
Married	45.1%	47.2%
Separated	1.7%	5.6%
Widowed	0.8%	17.2%
Divorced	17.7%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	15.6%
Elementary school	66	36.7%
High school	34	18.9%
College / grad school	52	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Professional & management 18.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Public administration 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.9

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,373	97.4%
Spanish	62	4.5%
Other Indo-European	26	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	36	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,155	82.0%
Born in same state	1,107	78.6%
Born in different state	746	52.9%
Foreign born	48	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	254	18.0%
Not a US citizen	155	61.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	194	13.8%
Italian	98	7%
Arab	70	5%
English	24	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	0.8%
Polish	5	0.4%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92086

What city is ZIP code 92086 in?

ZIP code 92086 is primarily assigned to Warner Springs, California.

What county is ZIP code 92086 in?

ZIP code 92086 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 92086 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 92086 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 92086 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 92086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 92086 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 92086 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 92086 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 92086 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 92086 in?

ZIP code 92086 observes the PST timezone.