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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 92037 has 41,260 residents and 17,104 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 43.4 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (13.7%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	41,260Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	40,717Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	41,935Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,425.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$147,230Source: Census ACS

Households:	17,104Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$1,958,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	43,149	41,746	40,114	39,241	37,718	38,659	39,893	39,724	38,168	38,261	37,505	37,665	39,284	40,717
Decennial Census	46,781	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	41,260	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 43.4

Male Median Age: 40.5

Female Median Age: 46.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	718	846	1,044	995	2,086	1,908	1,309	1,044	996	1,082	1,148	1,229	1,192	1,110	1,055	958	662	713
Female	630	825	931	986	1,841	1,707	1,218	1,118	1,066	1,225	1,272	1,275	1,361	1,254	1,355	1,143	849	1,109
Total	1,348	1,671	1,975	1,981	3,927	3,615	2,527	2,162	2,062	2,307	2,420	2,504	2,553	2,364	2,410	2,101	1,511	1,822

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	29,241	70.58%
Black:	476	1.15%
Hispanic:*	4,683	11.30%
Asian:	5,664	13.67%
American Indian:	100	0.24%
Hawaiian:	54	0.13%
Other:	1,210	2.92%
Total:	41,428	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	20,095	48.70%	40.5 years
Females:	21,165	51.30%	46.1 years
Total:	41,260	100%	43.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	30,961	76.04%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,213	2.98%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,846	11.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,697	20.98%
Total Population:	40,717	100%
Total Native Population:	32,174	79.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,543	20.98%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $147,230, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $50,711 (52.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,036. Family households earn a median of $196,802 versus $91,105 for nonfamily households (a difference of $105,697). By gender, male median income is $115,625 and female is $101,458, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $14,167 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.2%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (70.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$96,519	$97,483	$99,367	$95,306	$96,220	$102,297	$107,094	$105,904	$109,194	$113,676	$125,636	$136,601	$141,822	$147,230
Median Family Income	$137,041	$138,670	$138,092	$141,186	$136,497	$139,611	$146,424	$148,325	$157,000	$156,798	$168,659	$183,576	$189,288	$196,802
Median NonFamily Income	$54,212	$54,552	$54,339	$54,936	$55,677	$60,752	$63,247	$67,567	$68,038	$67,710	$75,563	$78,118	$76,399	$91,105
Median Male Income	$97,214	$96,442	$100,376	$97,906	$94,034	$99,006	$102,721	$104,752	$122,258	$125,235	$126,669	$125,119	$124,264	$115,625
Median Female Income	$65,032	$58,664	$60,768	$64,241	$61,057	$61,861	$70,054	$69,094	$69,369	$70,616	$80,287	$86,031	$89,934	$101,458

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	19,222	54.49%
Unemployed:	1,250	3.54%
Not In Labor Force:	14,804	41.97%
Total:	35,276	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	13,481	70.13%
Service:	1,723	8.96%
Sales and Office:	3,009	15.65%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	343	1.78%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	666	3.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	19,222	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $1,958,700, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $958,699 (95.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $396,600. The median gross rent is $2,854, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,246 (77.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $823. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.54% (56.94% with a mortgage, 43.06% free-and-clear) and renters 38.46% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.12%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$1,000,001	$1,000,001	$1,000,001	$1,000,001	$1,132,900	$1,182,500	$1,276,500	$1,447,200	$1,562,100	$1,578,200	$1,614,900	$1,839,900	$1,857,800	$1,958,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	87	1.34%
$500 to $999:	219	3.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:	228	3.51%
$1,500 to $1,999:	997	15.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:	910	13.99%
$2,500 to $2,999:	931	14.32%
$3,000 or more:	2,829	43.50%
No Rent:	302	4.64%
Total:	6,503	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,608	$1,677	$1,727	$1,759	$1,765	$1,812	$1,916	$1,976	$2,031	$2,081	$2,222	$2,327	$2,632	$2,854

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,925	35.04%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,481	26.50%
Renter Occupied:	6,503	38.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	16,909	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	16,909	85.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,779	14.12%
Total Housing Units:	19,688	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	12,106	61.49%
Multi-Family Units:	7,557	38.38%
Other Units:	25	0.13%
Total Housing Units:	19,688	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 76.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (55.79%). College enrollment is 55.79%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	237	0.81%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	188	0.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,872	6.39%
Some college, no degree:	3,169	10.82%
Associate's degree:	1,318	4.50%
Bachelor's degree:	10,649	36.37%
Graduate or professional degree:	11,847	40.46%
Total:	29,280	100%
High school or higher:	28,855	98.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	22,496	76.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	33,388	71.08%
Public Insurance:	12,509	26.63%
No Insurance:	1,078	2.29%
Total:	46,975	100%
Has Health Insurance:	45,897	97.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	4.1%	3.7%	4.6%	5.0%	5.4%	4.6%	5.3%	4.9%	4.3%	4.0%	4.2%	3.2%	3.2%	3.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	466	4.08%
Kindergarten:	543	4.76%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,469	21.64%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,565	13.72%
College or graduate school:	6,365	55.79%
Total:	11,408	100%
Early Childhood:	1,009	8.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,577	40.12%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	La Jolla, California
County:	San Diego County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:39:06 AM
Population:	41,260 [See All]
Area Codes:	619 / 858
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.8668, -117.2482
Land Area:	12.046 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/92037/zip-code-92037.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	18,890Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,258Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,698Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,053Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	5,282Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,590Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$953,405,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$3,896,460,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	39,283Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	41740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	3,095,313Source: Census
MSA:	San Diego, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	12.046 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.018 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	50Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	2787.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	--Source: Census
Place Name:	--Source: Census

ZIP Code 92037 in La Jolla, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 92037

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92037

Sources & References