ZIP Code 92036 in Julian, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Julian, California
County:San Diego County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:22:50 PM
Population:3,735 [See All]
Area Code:760
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.9152, -116.4220
Land Area:504.308 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 92036 has 3,735 residents and 1,620 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 52.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.3%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,735Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,128Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,323Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,875Source: Census ACS
Households:1,620Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$544,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.25Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,7333,2022,8072,9773,1732,7002,2012,2212,5932,6192,9813,0753,128
Decennial Census3,440------------------3,735------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 52.8

Male Median Age: 51.3

Female Median Age: 54.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male74941079183888812210282106151191216168905528
Female704889836871899883871331532021791521065335
Total14414219617415115917722018516923930439339532019610863
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,77470.78%
Black:681.74%
Hispanic:*64916.56%
Asian:501.28%
American Indian:701.79%
Hawaiian:40.10%
Other:3047.76%
Total:3,919100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,93651.83%51.3 years
Females:1,79948.17%54.4 years
Total:3,735100%52.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,87191.78%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:240.77%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1434.57%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:907.45%
Total Population:3,128100%
Total Native Population:2,89592.55%
Total Foreign-born Population:2337.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $71,875, which is much lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $6,205 (9.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,591. Family households earn a median of $87,328 versus $62,778 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,550). By gender, male median income is $49,622 and female is $54,871, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $5,249 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.4%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$65,670$62,979$65,869$51,667$48,555$45,156$53,750$52,451$56,284$64,861$64,545$72,500$71,875
Median Family Income$72,466$64,770$67,148$53,690$49,560$47,188$54,844$57,602$62,587$72,138$75,650$95,772$87,328
Median NonFamily Income$39,444$43,275$44,649$43,849$43,352$42,736$43,281$29,904$27,969$54,571$0$61,703$62,778
Median Male Income$52,303$52,440$52,260$52,813$0$37,852$43,636$44,375$59,516$61,736$65,714$63,325$49,622
Median Female Income$37,250$47,672$46,000$44,643$0$48,077$31,628$51,161$41,855$40,893$42,695$63,482$54,871
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,31447.52%
Unemployed:802.89%
Not In Labor Force:1,37149.58%
Total:2,765100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:50838.66%
Service:15812.02%
Sales and Office:29922.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:31323.82%
Production, transportation, and material moving:362.74%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,314100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $544,700, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $194,500 (55.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $196,700. The median gross rent is $1,938, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $600 (44.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $792. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.68% (65.60% with a mortgage, 34.40% free-and-clear) and renters 13.32% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 36.14%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$350,200$341,000$320,500$293,600$275,300$282,800$319,400$357,100$348,000$389,500$425,900$537,700$544,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:105.10%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:5829.59%
$1,500 to $1,999:2412.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:5729.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:63.06%
$3,000 or more:2311.73%
No Rent:189.18%
Total:196100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,338$747$915$807$896$724$1,125$1,175$1,146$1,137$1,226$1,477$1,938
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):83756.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):43929.82%
Renter Occupied:19613.32%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,472100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,47263.86%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):83336.14%
Total Housing Units:2,305100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,09290.76%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:2139.24%
Total Housing Units:2,305100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 36.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 46.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 54.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.45%). College enrollment is 16.61%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:953.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1505.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):59722.55%
Some college, no degree:54120.44%
Associate's degree:29010.96%
Bachelor's degree:53620.25%
Graduate or professional degree:43816.55%
Total:2,647100%
High school or higher:2,40290.74%
Bachelor's degree or higher:97436.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1,42142.44%
Public Insurance:1,66749.79%
No Insurance:2607.77%
Total:3,348100%
Has Health Insurance:3,08892.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.7%6.4%9.2%12.4%11.6%11.3%2.5%1.3%2.1%1.8%0.8%2.1%1.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:31.11%
Kindergarten:3713.65%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):13449.45%
High school (grades 9-12):5219.19%
College or graduate school:4516.61%
Total:271100%
Early Childhood:4014.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):22382.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92036 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 116 business establishments, employing about 764 people with an annual payroll of $23,211,000. USPS data shows 588 residential mailboxes and 29 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:588Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:29Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,186Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:397Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1Source: USPS
# of Businesses:116Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,160,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$23,211,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:764Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92036 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 48th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,282,782 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 92036. It covers 504.308 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.401 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:41740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:3,282,782Source: Census
MSA:San Diego, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:504.308 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.401 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:48Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:145.47 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0637582Source: Census
Place Name:Julian CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


92037 | | 92033

Schools in ZIP Code 92036


ZIP Code 92036 is part of 2 school districts, including: Julian Union High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and Julian Union Elementary School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 6 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Julian High 1656 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
District: Julian Union High School District
Julian Elementary 1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
District: Julian Union Elementary School District
Julian Junior High 1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
District: Julian Union Elementary School District
Harbor Springs Charter 1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy 1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
Julian Charter 1704 Cape Horn
Julian, CA 92036
Montessori Children's Elementary 703 9th St
Ramona, CA 92065
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ramona Lutheran Christian School 520 16th St
Ramona, CA 92065
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christian Jr/Sr High School 2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92036


Southern California Seminary 2075 E. Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019-1108
Type: Post Secondary
Bellus Academy-El Cajon 1073 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Type: Post Secondary
Cuyamaca College 900 Rancho San Diego Pky
El Cajon, CA 92019
Type: Post Secondary
San Diego Christian College 200 Riverview Parkway
Santee, CA 92071
Type: Post Secondary
Ata College 1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 104
El Cajon, CA 92020
Type: Post Secondary
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District 8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, CA 92020-1799
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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