| City: | La Jolla, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Uc San Diego, Uc Santa Barbara |
| County: | San Diego County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:39:36 AM |
| Population: | 5,076 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 858 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.8815, -117.2373 |
| Land Area: | 0.889 sq mi |
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The University of California, San Diego operates its main campus under dedicated ZIP code 92093 in La Jolla, San Diego County. Founded on November 18, 1960, UC San Diego occupies approximately 1,200 acres of coastal woodland overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The university traces its origins to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, which became part of the University of California in 1912. Today UC San Diego ranks among the top 20 research universities globally and consists of 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools plus 8 undergraduate residential colleges. The USPS assigned this unique postal designation prior to 2004.
The 1.1-square-mile postal boundary in the Torrey Pines area encompasses the core of UC San Diego's academic and administrative operations. With 590 ZIP+4 codes on file, the university's substantial mail operation reflects correspondence flowing to faculty, staff, and campus offices. The 2020 Census counted 5,076 residents with a median age of 19.5 years, and 92% living in non-institutional group quarters. Census Business Patterns data shows 44 establishments employing 480 workers within this ZIP. La Jolla serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 5,076 |
| Median Age: | 19.5 |
| Housing Units: | 96 |
| Establishments: | 44 |
| Employment: | 480 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
ZIP Code 92093 has 5,076 residents and 93 households (average 4.29 persons per household). The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.4% male and 53.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 5,076Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 7,167Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,709.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 93Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 14.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,044 | 4,090 | 7,167 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,076 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.5
Male Median Age: 19.5
Female Median Age: 19.5
| 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 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1,615 | 620 | 57 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1,918 | 705 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 13 | 6 | 3,533 | 1,325 | 95 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 3,837 | 69.64% |
| Black: | 298 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic:* | 861 | 15.63% |
| Asian: | 438 | 7.95% |
| American Indian: | 17 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 57 | 1.03% |
| Total: | 5,510 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,354 | 46.38% | 19.5 years |
| Females: | 2,722 | 53.62% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 5,076 | 100% | 19.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 5,971 | 83.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 152 | 2.12% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 170 | 2.37% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 874 | 14.57% |
| Total Population: | 7,167 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 6,123 | 85.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,044 | 14.57% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), 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 $90,517 and female is $26,548, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $63,969 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 20.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $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 | $84,398 | $100,036 | $90,517 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,518 | $19,276 | $26,548 |
| Employed: | 2,684 | 37.45% |
| Unemployed: | 671 | 9.36% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,812 | 53.19% |
| Total: | 7,167 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 986 | 36.74% |
| Service: | 891 | 33.20% |
| Sales and Office: | 640 | 23.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 0.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 153 | 5.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,684 | 100% |
In 2024, 93.70% 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 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 90.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 14.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (99.77%). College enrollment is 99.77%, 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: | 2 | 0.39% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 5.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 258 | 50.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 220 | 43.14% |
| Total: | 510 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 510 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 478 | 93.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 6,458 | 84.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,058 | 13.77% |
| No Insurance: | 168 | 2.19% |
| Total: | 7,684 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 7,516 | 97.81% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% | 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): | 16 | 0.23% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,992 | 99.77% |
| Total: | 7,008 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 0.23% |
ZIP Code 92093 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 42 business establishments, employing about 546 people with an annual payroll of $18,493,000. 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: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 42Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,561,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $18,493,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 546Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92093 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 3,095,313 people, about 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 92093. It covers 0.889 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: | 3,095,313Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Diego, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.889 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 92093 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 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.
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.