| City: | San Diego, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Naval Hospital |
| County: | San Diego County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:14 PM |
| Population: | 396 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 619 / 858 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.7276, -117.1470 |
| Land Area: | 0.075 sq mi |
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Naval Medical Center San Diego, one of the largest military hospitals in the United States, operates under dedicated ZIP code 92134 in San Diego County. Originally established as a small dispensary in 1917 during World War I, this facility expanded dramatically during World War II to serve the Pacific Fleet. Today it functions as a comprehensive medical center and major training facility for Navy medical personnel, located adjacent to Balboa Park in Central San Diego.
The 2020 Census counted 396 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 21.6 years. Approximately 90% live in non-institutional group quarters, reflecting young enlisted personnel in barracks-style housing rather than patients. The 0.13-square-mile designation encompasses 157 delivery points, with mail routed to the Naval Hospital on Bob Wilson Drive. Over 2,200 people work at this facility according to business pattern data. This unique postal designation has served the hospital for more than two decades. San Diego is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 396 |
| Median Age: | 21.6 |
| Housing Units: | 7 |
| Establishments: | 12 |
| Employment: | 2,216 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 92134 has 396 residents and 7 households (average 5.43 persons per household). The median age is 21.6 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.8% male and 44.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.5%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (5.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 396Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 295Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,280.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 7Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.43Source: 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 | -- | 30 | 62 | 101 | 151 | 199 | 216 | 258 | 280 | 285 | 297 | 316 | 241 | 295 |
| Decennial Census | 198 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 396 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 21.6
Male Median Age: 21.9
Female Median Age: 21
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 132 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 99 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 7 | 71 | 231 | 55 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 237 | 49.48% |
| Black: | 73 | 15.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 101 | 21.09% |
| Asian: | 22 | 4.59% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.84% |
| Other: | 38 | 7.93% |
| Total: | 479 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 221 | 55.81% | 21.9 years |
| Females: | 175 | 44.19% | 21.0 years |
| Total: | 396 | 100% | 21.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 286 | 96.95% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 3.05% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.05% |
| Total Population: | 295 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 286 | 96.95% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 3.05% |
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 $27,981 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $27,981 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 513.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.2%).
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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 | $25,278 | $26,750 | $25,625 | $26,635 | $0 | $22,125 | $21,296 | $21,473 | $21,532 | $22,791 | $23,786 | $26,138 | $27,981 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,250 | $0 | $36,250 | $0 | $19,712 | $19,595 | $19,455 | $19,569 | $21,042 | $0 |
| Employed: | 23 | 51.11% |
| Unemployed: | 18 | 40.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4 | 8.89% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 52.17% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 47.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 16 | 100.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
In 2023, 65.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 666,666,666.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,666.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (66.67%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 20 | 34.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 6.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 34 | 58.62% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 58 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 65.52% |
| Private Insurance: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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: | 20 | 33.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 40 | 66.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 20 | 33.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 60 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 92134 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 2,205 people with an annual payroll of $155,126,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $37,529,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $155,126,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,205Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92134 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 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 92134. It covers 0.075 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: | 0.075 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: | 0666000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | San Diego city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92134 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.