| City: | La Jolla, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Uc San Diego, Uc Santa Barbara |
| County: | San Diego County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:14:50 PM |
| Population: | 5,251 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 858 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.8786, -117.2315 |
| Land Area: | 0.133 sq mi |
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The University of California, San Diego operates residential housing facilities under dedicated ZIP code 92092 in La Jolla, San Diego County. Founded on November 18, 1960, near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego grew from a forward-thinking experimental campus serving graduate students into one of the top 20 research universities in the world. Founder Roger Revelle envisioned a distinctive institution modeled after Oxford and Cambridge, with separate residential colleges each having unique academic philosophies. The USPS assigned this unique postal designation prior to 2004.
Postal records identify 23 ZIP+4 codes routing to 11 residential college buildings along Gilman Drive, including Revelle, Muir, Marshall, Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sixth, Seventh, and Rita colleges, plus the Pepper Canyon and North Torrey Pines living and learning communities. The 2020 Census counted 5,251 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 19.9 years and 99% living in non-institutional group quarters consistent with dormitory housing.
This ZIP serves UC San Diego's student housing operations in the Torrey Pines area of Northern San Diego. Census ACS data shows 48% of employed residents working in the Educational/Healthcare industry sector. La Jolla serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 5,251 |
| Median Age: | 19.9 |
| Housing Units: | 14 |
| Establishments: | 6 |
| Employment: | 105 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 92092 has 5,251 residents and 14 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 19.9 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (43.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (41.1%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 5,251Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 985Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 39,481.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 521 | 985 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,251 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.9
Male Median Age: 19.9
Female Median Age: 19.9
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,338 | 1,035 | 169 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,424 | 1,086 | 141 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2,762 | 2,121 | 310 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 2,157 | 35.22% |
| Black: | 244 | 3.98% |
| Hispanic:* | 971 | 15.86% |
| Asian: | 2,270 | 37.07% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 482 | 7.87% |
| Total: | 6,124 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,573 | 49.00% | 19.9 years |
| Females: | 2,678 | 51.00% | 19.9 years |
| Total: | 5,251 | 100% | 19.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 820 | 83.25% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 43 | 4.37% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 30 | 3.05% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 92 | 12.39% |
| Total Population: | 985 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 863 | 87.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 122 | 12.39% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $58,188, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $58,188 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 10.6%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (38.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,438 | $58,188 |
| Employed: | 361 | 36.65% |
| Unemployed: | 43 | 4.37% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 581 | 58.98% |
| Total: | 985 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 115 | 31.86% |
| Service: | 138 | 38.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 86 | 23.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 3.05% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 3.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 361 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 94.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 12.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.90%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 65 | 55.08% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 53 | 44.92% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 118 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 118 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 928 | 86.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 127 | 11.77% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 2.22% |
| Total: | 1,079 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,055 | 97.78% |
| 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 948 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 948 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 92092 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 111 people with an annual payroll of $4,803,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 610Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,030,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,803,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 111Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92092 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 50th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,282,782 people, about 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 92092. It covers 0.133 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: | 0.133 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 92092 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.