| City: | Camp Pendleton, California |
| City Alias: | Cmp Pendleton, Oceanside |
| Names to Avoid: | Marine Corp Base |
| County: | San Diego County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:13:31 PM |
| Population: | 9,684 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 760 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.3683, -117.4140 |
| Land Area: | 129.892 sq mi |
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Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, the largest Marine Corps base on the West Coast, maintains its own dedicated ZIP code serving 9,684 active-duty Marines, sailors, and personnel across 68 square miles of coastal San Diego County. This isn't a town with a military presence. It's a Marine installation with minimal civilian infrastructure.
With 9,516 people living in group quarters and just 8 household units, the extreme ratio of 1,210 residents per household tells the story: nearly everyone here lives in barracks, not houses. The median age of 21.5 years matches Marine Corps demographics, where most enlisted personnel are in their early twenties. Of the 9,684 residents, 82% are white, 10% are Black, and the population is overwhelmingly male.
Mail at Camp Pendleton follows military protocol. The base post office handles both street delivery to 34 addresses (primarily administrative buildings and facilities on base streets like Vandergrift Blvd and San Mateo Rd) and 115 PO Box-style records for unit mailrooms. Most Marines receive mail through their unit's mail system rather than individual PO Boxes. The "USPS" street designation with 22 records using building and room numbers shows how base mail is routed through centralized facilities.
Camp Pendleton has operated under this ZIP code since before October 2004, when USPS tracking began. The base is also recognized under the alias "CMP PENDLETON" and can receive mail addressed to Oceanside, the neighboring city. The non-mailable alias "MARINE CORP BASE" appears in postal records but isn't accepted for addressing.
With 120 business establishments employing 2,258 people, the base functions as a major economic engine for North San Diego County. Per capita income of $31,953 is modest because junior enlisted personnel earn military pay rather than civilian wages. Educational attainment is low (10.4% hold bachelor's degrees) not because of lack of opportunity, but because most residents are young service members who entered the military directly from high school.
To mail to Camp Pendleton, use the service member's rank and full name, unit designation, and "CAMP PENDLETON CA 92055" as the city, state, ZIP. Mail routing depends on the unit's assigned mailroom location. Some units use building numbers on streets like 16th St or San Mateo Rd, while others use unit mail clerk systems.
Street addressing is minimal, with most mail routed through USPS building/room designations for unit mailrooms rather than traditional street delivery.
ZIP Code 92055 has 9,684 residents and 8 households (average 21.00 persons per household). The median age is 21.5 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 93.4% male and 6.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 9,684Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 11,181Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 74.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 21.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 15.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 12,107 | 13,130 | 12,457 | 12,725 | 13,091 | 12,926 | 11,959 | 12,120 | 11,765 | 12,783 | 9,891 | 10,618 | 11,181 |
| Decennial Census | 15,655 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9,684 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 21.5
Male Median Age: 21.5
Female Median Age: 21
| 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 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 1,697 | 6,320 | 881 | 84 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 14 | 14 | 13 | 142 | 422 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 21 | 23 | 1,839 | 6,742 | 905 | 94 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 7,917 | 63.15% |
| Black: | 970 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,936 | 23.42% |
| Asian: | 373 | 2.98% |
| American Indian: | 147 | 1.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 136 | 1.08% |
| Other: | 57 | 0.45% |
| Total: | 12,536 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 9,041 | 93.36% | 21.5 years |
| Females: | 643 | 6.64% | 21.0 years |
| Total: | 9,684 | 100% | 21.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 10,470 | 93.64% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 197 | 1.76% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 390 | 3.49% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 124 | 4.60% |
| Total Population: | 11,181 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 10,667 | 95.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 514 | 4.60% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is down $47,197 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,441. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $25,780 and female is $26,112, which is far less than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $332 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 3,514.9%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (49.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,197 | $48,750 | $60,313 | $48,147 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,441 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $47,197 | $48,750 | $60,313 | $48,147 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $22,216 | $22,165 | $23,374 | $23,512 | $0 | $22,208 | $21,449 | $21,433 | $21,148 | $21,549 | $22,006 | $25,073 | $25,780 |
| Median Female Income | $20,172 | $19,875 | $21,343 | $21,824 | $0 | $21,474 | $21,163 | $22,516 | $22,587 | $22,859 | $22,890 | $24,379 | $26,112 |
| Employed: | 242 | 76.58% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 74 | 23.42% |
| Total: | 316 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 52 | 21.49% |
| Service: | 119 | 49.17% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 7.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 36 | 14.88% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 6.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 242 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), is down $1,709 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,902. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,709 | $1,736 | $1,733 | $1,947 | $1,968 | $0 | $0 | $2,761 | $2,902 | $2,884 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, 10.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (95.02%). College enrollment is 95.02%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 502 | 43.69% |
| Some college, no degree: | 395 | 34.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 133 | 11.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 119 | 10.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,149 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,149 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 119 | 10.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.2% | 13.4% | 10.2% | 39.3% | 46.5% | 52.4% | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 4.98% |
| College or graduate school: | 210 | 95.02% |
| Total: | 221 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 4.98% |
ZIP Code 92055 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 108 business establishments, employing about 2,110 people with an annual payroll of $132,396,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,555Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 108Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $39,296,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $132,396,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,110Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92055 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 49th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,282,782 people, about 0.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 92055. It covers 129.892 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.045 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: | 129.892 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.045 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 49Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 553.08 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0610561Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Camp Pendleton South CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92055 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.