| City: | Palomar Mountain, California |
| City Alias: | Palomar Mtn |
| County: | San Diego County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:13:37 PM |
| Population: | 288 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.3065, -116.8268 |
| Land Area: | 68.866 sq mi |
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Palomar Mountain sits at high elevation in San Diego County's Cleveland National Forest, 65 square miles of forested terrain accessible via winding mountain roads. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. It's a scattered mountain community of 288 year-round residents living among 156 occupied homes, with another 87 seasonal and vacant properties.
The post office maintains 215 PO Boxes for 156 households, a 1.38 adoption rate that extends beyond local residents. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery across the mountain territory. Residents collect mail at the post office, and many seasonal homeowners maintain boxes year-round for property management and periodic visits.
With a median age of 54.3 years and small household sizes averaging 1.8 people, Palomar Mountain attracts retirees and second-home owners seeking mountain seclusion. Of 243 total housing units, 76 are for seasonal or recreational use (31%). Median home values of $625,000 and 39% working from home indicate professionals and retirees who've chosen mountain living over valley density.
Street names tell the mountain story. State Park Road and Crestline Road are the main arteries, with trails and drives like Evergreen Trail, Cold Springs Trail, and Bailey Meadow Road branching into the forest. Observation Point Drive and Palomar Vista Road live up to their names. The community spreads along these routes rather than clustering in a downtown.
Mail delivery follows mountain geography. One rural route and one city route serve the scattered properties, while General Delivery remains available for those without established addresses. The mix of Urban+Rural delivery patterns reflects how some homes cluster near the post office while others sit miles into the forest on private roads.
All mail must use PO Box addresses. The accepted city name is "PALOMAR MOUNTAIN" or the abbreviated "PALOMAR MTN." Standard format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Palomar Mountain, CA 92060Street names emphasize natural features and mountain geography: trails (Evergreen, Cold Springs, Greenwood), observation points, meadows, and grades climbing the mountain terrain.
ZIP Code 92060 has 288 residents and 156 households (average 1.72 persons per household). The median age is 54.3 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 288Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 591Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $150,758Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 156Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $625,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 212 | 162 | 74 | 61 | 68 | 79 | 101 | 92 | 166 | 457 | 392 | 506 | 591 |
| Decennial Census | 218 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 288 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.3
Male Median Age: 55.3
Female Median Age: 47.3
| 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 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 25 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 8 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 44 | 18 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| White: | 239 | 79.40% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 40 | 13.29% |
| Asian: | 8 | 2.66% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 3.32% |
| Total: | 301 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 148 | 51.39% | 55.3 years |
| Females: | 140 | 48.61% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 288 | 100% | 54.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 546 | 92.39% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 39 | 6.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 7.61% |
| Total Population: | 591 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 546 | 92.39% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 7.61% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $150,758, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $74,508 (97.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,533. Family households earn a median of $151,414 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $151,414). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 35.2%, which is far less than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (39.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,250 | $74,408 | $0 | $104,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $81,225 | $0 | $0 | $143,241 | $150,758 |
| Median Family Income | $76,250 | $74,408 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $143,912 | $151,414 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $81,000 | $81,356 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $38,984 | $39,449 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $72,798 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,880 | $14,696 | $17,224 | $0 |
| Employed: | 198 | 35.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 365 | 64.83% |
| Total: | 563 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 59 | 29.80% |
| Service: | 78 | 39.39% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 7.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 44 | 22.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 1.52% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 198 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $625,000, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is down $151,800 (19.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $352,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (10.83% with a mortgage, 89.17% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.04%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $776,800 | $364,700 | $0 | $365,000 | $0 | $275,000 | $279,200 | $277,500 | $272,500 | $2,000,001 | $0 | $625,000 | $625,000 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 10.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 140 | 89.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 157 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 157 | 83.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 16.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 187 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 186 | 99.47% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 0.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 187 | 100% |
In 2023, 14.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 88.50%, which is on par with the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 77.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). 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 (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 65 | 11.55% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 194 | 34.46% |
| Some college, no degree: | 114 | 20.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 106 | 18.83% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 4.44% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 59 | 10.48% |
| Total: | 563 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 498 | 88.45% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 84 | 14.92% |
| Private Insurance: | 232 | 33.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 459 | 66.43% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 691 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 691 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 14 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 92060 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 46 people with an annual payroll of $2,415,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 314Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $577,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,415,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 46Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92060 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 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 92060. It covers 68.866 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 68.866 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92060 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 January 1, 2026.