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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 92117 has 51,505 residents and 20,500 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (60.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	51,505Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	52,275Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	54,015Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,918.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$103,661Source: Census ACS

Households:	20,500Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$981,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.19Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	52,612	52,375	52,648	53,205	53,477	54,489	55,978	56,173	56,983	58,651	55,195	54,499	52,645	52,275
Decennial Census	51,332	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	51,505	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 40

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 41.4

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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	1,364	1,320	1,208	1,181	1,778	2,406	2,191	2,021	1,746	1,558	1,597	1,815	1,702	1,387	1,035	639	437	524
Female	1,221	1,134	1,083	1,099	1,584	2,127	2,071	2,001	1,650	1,532	1,624	1,708	1,725	1,504	1,151	867	656	859
Total	2,585	2,454	2,291	2,280	3,362	4,533	4,262	4,022	3,396	3,090	3,221	3,523	3,427	2,891	2,186	1,506	1,093	1,383

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	31,375	55.90%
Black:	1,059	1.89%
Hispanic:*	12,352	22.01%
Asian:	5,429	9.67%
American Indian:	413	0.74%
Hawaiian:	216	0.38%
Other:	5,283	9.41%
Total:	56,127	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	25,909	50.30%	38.6 years
Females:	25,596	49.70%	41.4 years
Total:	51,505	100%	40.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	41,608	79.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	838	1.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,351	10.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	4,478	18.80%
Total Population:	52,275	100%
Total Native Population:	42,446	81.20%
Total Foreign-born Population:	9,829	18.80%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $103,661, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $38,971 (60.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,418. Family households earn a median of $118,142 versus $80,827 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,315). By gender, male median income is $85,506 and female is $80,661, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,845 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.0%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (55.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$64,690	$65,148	$64,026	$65,319	$65,325	$66,297	$71,472	$77,621	$86,243	$91,347	$97,702	$101,445	$105,286	$103,661
Median Family Income	$75,677	$79,398	$76,898	$76,580	$77,661	$75,741	$85,150	$93,649	$101,134	$103,074	$108,116	$111,434	$117,783	$118,142
Median NonFamily Income	$46,924	$46,844	$45,688	$46,626	$46,201	$49,528	$51,013	$57,847	$62,722	$64,475	$72,133	$82,960	$81,196	$80,827
Median Male Income	$51,529	$54,530	$52,852	$53,551	$54,373	$53,965	$54,211	$58,799	$61,975	$65,466	$69,674	$76,502	$82,586	$85,506
Median Female Income	$45,443	$46,341	$48,301	$51,283	$50,643	$50,816	$53,926	$56,399	$55,656	$60,222	$64,418	$68,647	$72,560	$80,661

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	27,515	62.55%
Unemployed:	1,387	3.15%
Not In Labor Force:	15,088	34.30%
Total:	43,990	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	15,268	55.49%
Service:	4,158	15.11%
Sales and Office:	4,915	17.86%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,186	4.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,988	7.23%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	27,515	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $981,200, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $511,700 (108.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $369,200. The median gross rent is $2,254, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $926 (69.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $511. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.46% (63.96% with a mortgage, 36.04% free-and-clear) and renters 43.54% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.19%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$469,500	$452,500	$447,300	$461,900	$477,800	$503,700	$542,000	$588,600	$612,000	$640,100	$690,000	$836,800	$914,400	$981,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	163	1.79%
$500 to $999:	176	1.94%
$1,000 to $1,499:	542	5.96%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,293	25.23%
$2,000 to $2,499:	2,339	25.73%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,321	14.53%
$3,000 or more:	1,889	20.78%
No Rent:	367	4.04%
Total:	9,090	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,328	$1,322	$1,338	$1,379	$1,370	$1,415	$1,488	$1,627	$1,743	$1,821	$1,899	$2,026	$2,115	$2,254

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,538	36.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,248	20.35%
Renter Occupied:	9,090	43.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	20,876	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	20,876	95.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	913	4.19%
Total Housing Units:	21,789	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Single-Family Units:	15,063	69.13%
Multi-Family Units:	6,281	28.83%
Other Units:	445	2.04%
Total Housing Units:	21,789	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 51.50% 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 91.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), up 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (37.40%). College enrollment is 37.40%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,828	4.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,669	4.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,799	12.22%
Some college, no degree:	7,788	19.83%
Associate's degree:	2,962	7.54%
Bachelor's degree:	12,686	32.30%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,539	19.20%
Total:	39,271	100%
High school or higher:	35,774	91.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	20,225	51.50%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	36,977	63.67%
Public Insurance:	18,071	31.12%
No Insurance:	3,027	5.21%
Total:	58,075	100%
Has Health Insurance:	55,048	94.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	5.8%	6.1%	6.7%	7.1%	7.1%	8.1%	8.1%	7.4%	6.3%	5.7%	5.4%	5.9%	6.6%	6.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	808	6.85%
Kindergarten:	395	3.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,509	29.76%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,669	22.64%
College or graduate school:	4,409	37.40%
Total:	11,790	100%
Early Childhood:	1,203	10.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,573	55.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	San Diego, California
County:	San Diego County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:39:49 AM
Population:	51,505 [See All]
Area Codes:	619 / 858
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.8189, -117.1978
Land Area:	8.703 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/92117/zip-code-92117.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	21,606Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,045Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	24,111Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	15,201Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,743Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,376Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$126,985,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$555,397,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	11,535Source: CBP

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:	8.703 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	51Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4791.61 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0666000Source: Census
Place Name:	San Diego city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 92117 in San Diego, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 92117

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92117

Sources & References