ZIP Code 92131 in San Diego, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:San Diego, California
County:San Diego County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:39:58 AM
Population:36,394 [See All]
Area Codes:619 / 858
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.9154, -117.0836
Land Area:38.643 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 92131 has 36,394 residents and 12,735 households (average 2.86 persons per household). The median age is 41.7 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.1%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (29.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7%, 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%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:36,394Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:35,503Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:37,912Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:941.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$185,256Source: Census ACS
Households:12,735Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,189,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.86Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.54Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--34,07334,30633,67233,86834,03934,42534,41434,35934,72734,92236,07035,22735,83135,503
Decennial Census32,787------------------36,394--------
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: 41.7

Male Median Age: 41

Female Median Age: 42.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9261,2911,4661,3169737048071,1391,3111,4431,3551,3861,134862753503256177
Female9281,2571,3981,3478567119171,2361,4091,5081,5001,4101,217972922508266230
Total1,8542,5482,8642,6631,8291,4151,7242,3752,7202,9512,8552,7962,3511,8341,6751,011522407
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19,68855.14%
Black:7732.16%
Hispanic:*3,5189.85%
Asian:10,54829.54%
American Indian:840.24%
Hawaiian:670.19%
Other:1,0272.88%
Total:35,705100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:17,80248.91%41.0 years
Females:18,59251.09%42.2 years
Total:36,394100%41.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:24,84769.99%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:8882.50%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6,92919.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,83927.51%
Total Population:35,503100%
Total Native Population:25,73572.49%
Total Foreign-born Population:9,76827.51%
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 $185,256, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $58,247 (45.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,756. Family households earn a median of $205,810 versus $109,559 for nonfamily households (a difference of $96,251). By gender, male median income is $140,533 and female is $97,837, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $42,696 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.4%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (69.8%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$127,009$126,209$124,099$119,924$120,496$120,584$125,035$128,653$137,500$137,987$153,058$169,448$181,281$185,256
Median Family Income$140,504$139,878$140,063$134,795$138,795$135,083$138,913$142,289$150,983$153,495$170,696$187,229$200,000$205,810
Median NonFamily Income$78,912$77,821$66,888$66,862$65,909$70,025$67,059$76,636$76,154$82,864$92,676$101,465$105,824$109,559
Median Male Income$103,789$105,276$103,967$100,267$102,136$101,008$105,935$106,285$109,472$107,672$116,199$119,894$131,495$140,533
Median Female Income$70,000$71,788$71,136$74,428$74,691$74,169$72,840$72,795$74,688$73,088$80,527$94,705$98,893$97,837
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:17,46463.06%
Unemployed:6342.29%
Not In Labor Force:9,59834.65%
Total:27,696100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:12,19869.85%
Service:1,3037.46%
Sales and Office:3,04017.41%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4782.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4452.55%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,464100%
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 $1,189,100, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $530,300 (80.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $398,900. The median gross rent is $3,326, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $1,347 (68.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $935. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.13% (70.56% with a mortgage, 29.44% free-and-clear) and renters 19.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.92%, which is considerably lower than 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$658,800$634,200$627,000$638,000$644,500$660,500$700,600$752,000$790,200$831,700$885,500$1,064,400$1,107,900$1,189,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:401.55%
$1,000 to $1,499:491.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:26210.16%
$2,000 to $2,499:2158.33%
$2,500 to $2,999:36214.03%
$3,000 or more:1,59161.67%
No Rent:612.36%
Total:2,580100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,979$1,984$1,973$2,001$2,112$2,185$2,222$2,322$2,391$2,468$2,630$2,865$3,143$3,326
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7,34056.54%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,06223.59%
Renter Occupied:2,58019.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,982100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,98296.08%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5303.92%
Total Housing Units:13,512100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:10,85780.35%
Multi-Family Units:2,63919.53%
Other Units:160.12%
Total Housing Units:13,512100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 72.20% 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 98.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 87.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 23.00%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. 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 (42.90%). College enrollment is 22.55%, which is falls below the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:2721.10%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1980.80%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,0128.12%
Some college, no degree:2,81011.34%
Associate's degree:1,5996.45%
Bachelor's degree:9,34137.69%
Graduate or professional degree:8,55134.50%
Total:24,783100%
High school or higher:24,31398.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:17,89272.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:30,83278.20%
Public Insurance:8,09820.54%
No Insurance:4961.26%
Total:39,426100%
Has Health Insurance:38,93098.74%
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)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty2.4%2.1%2.1%2.9%2.9%3.1%3.0%3.8%3.2%3.0%2.6%2.9%2.2%2.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:7247.34%
Kindergarten:4794.85%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,23342.90%
High school (grades 9-12):2,20622.36%
College or graduate school:2,22522.55%
Total:9,867100%
Early Childhood:1,20312.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,91870.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92131 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,148 business establishments, employing about 21,633 people with an annual payroll of $1,799,711,000. USPS data shows 13,256 residential mailboxes and 722 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,256Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:722Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:26,882Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,792Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,377Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,148Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$455,032,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,799,711,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:21,633Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92131 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 51st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,095,313 people, about 1.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 92131. It covers 38.643 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.198 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:38.643 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.198 sq miSource: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


92132 | | 92130

Schools in ZIP Code 92131


ZIP Code 92131 is in the San Diego City Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jerabek Elementary 10050 Avenida Magnifica
San Diego, CA 92131
District: San Diego City Unified School District
Scripps Ranch High 10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
District: San Diego City Unified School District
Dingeman Elementary 11840 Scripps Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
District: San Diego City Unified School District
Miramar Ranch Elementary 10770 Red Cedar Dr.
San Diego, CA 92131
District: San Diego City Unified School District
Marshall Middle 9700 Avenue Of Nations
San Diego, CA 92131
District: San Diego City Unified School District
Scripps Elementary 11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131
District: San Diego City Unified School District
Fusion San Diego Scripps Ranch 9915 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste 210
San Diego, CA 92131
District: Private School
St Gregory The Great Catholic School 15315 Stonebridge Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92131
District: Private School
Scripps Montessori School 9939 Old Grove Rd
San Diego, CA 92131
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92131


Alliant International University-San Diego 10455 Pomerado Road
San Diego, CA 92131
Type: Post Secondary
San Diego Miramar College 10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126-2999
Type: Post Secondary
Bellus Academy-Poway 13266 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
Type: Post Secondary
Poway Adult School 13626 Twin Peaks Road
Poway, CA 92064
Type: Post Secondary
Design Institute Of San Diego 8555 Commerce Ave
San Diego, CA 92121
Type: Post Secondary
National University 9388 Lightwave Ave
San Diego, CA 92123
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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