ZIP Code 92136 in San Diego, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:San Diego, California
Names to Avoid:
Naval Station 32nd St
County:San Diego County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:24:56 PM
Population:7,014 [See All]
Area Code:619
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:32.6754, -117.1214
Land Area:0.952 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 92136 has 7,014 residents and 617 households (average 1.20 persons per household). The median age is 23.0 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 81.2% male and 18.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (22.5%, much higher than the state average of 5.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (5.7%) and national averages (12.4%).

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

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,014Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:8,774Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7,367.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:617Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.20Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:30.17Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000010,6769,6308,774
Decennial Census0------------------7,014------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 23

Male Median Age: 23

Female Median Age: 22.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7317472,9341,04650527111847112000000
Female043226680243974913401200000
Total7749733,6141,28960232013151113200000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,56743.78%
Black:1,58019.39%
Hispanic:*1,56819.24%
Asian:5787.09%
American Indian:1071.31%
Hawaiian:590.72%
Other:6898.46%
Total:8,148100%
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:5,69281.15%23.0 years
Females:1,32218.85%22.8 years
Total:7,014100%23.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,53085.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4735.39%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6447.34%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1278.79%
Total Population:8,774100%
Total Native Population:8,00391.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:7718.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 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 $31,687 and female is $29,733, which is far less than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $1,954 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 2,017.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (48.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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$26,603$30,191$31,687
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$25,435$29,608$29,733
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:41695.85%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:184.15%
Total:434100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:10926.20%
Service:20148.32%
Sales and Office:348.17%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5513.22%
Production, transportation, and material moving:174.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:416100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:16100.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:16100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:16100.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16100%

Occupied Housing Units:1659.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1140.74%
Total Housing Units:27100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:1659.26%
Multi-Family Units:1140.74%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:27100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 29.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (95.12%). College enrollment is 95.12%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):84319.87%
Some college, no degree:1,72140.57%
Associate's degree:44910.58%
Bachelor's degree:95822.58%
Graduate or professional degree:2716.39%
Total:4,242100%
High school or higher:4,242100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,22928.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00.00%
Public Insurance:16100.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:16100%
Has Health Insurance:16100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):284.88%
College or graduate school:54695.12%
Total:574100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):284.88%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 92136 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 67 business establishments, employing about 704 people with an annual payroll of $44,761,000.

# 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:67Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,205,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$44,761,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:704Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 92136 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 52nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 3,282,782 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 92136. It covers 0.952 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.291 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:0.952 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.291 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:52Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:267 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


92137 | | 92135

Schools in ZIP Code 92136


We could not locate which school district 92136 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.

Integrity Charter 701 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
District: UnknownNearby
Kimball 302 W. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
District: National Elementary School DistrictNearby
Balboa Elementary 1844 S. 40th St.
San Diego, CA 92113
District: San Diego City Unified School DistrictNearby
Central Elementary 933 E Ave.
National City, CA 91950
District: National Elementary School DistrictNearby
National City Middle 1701 D Ave.
National City, CA 91950
District: Sweetwater Union High School DistrictNearby
Bethel Academy 1200 E 8th St
National City, CA 91950
District: Private SchoolNearby
San Diego Academy 2800 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady's School 650 24th St
San Diego, CA 92102
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92136


Columbia College - Naval Base San Diego 3975 Norman Scott Road Building 3280, Room B103
San Diego, CA 92136-5588
Type: Post Secondary
California Institute Of Arts & Technology-National City 401 Mile Of Cars Way Suite 100
National City, CA 91950-6610
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career College-San Diego 4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92113-1964
Type: Post Secondary
Cet-San Diego 4153 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Type: Post Secondary
Riggins Urban Barber College 220 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114-3618
Type: Post Secondary
San Diego Global Knowledge University 1095 K Street, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92101-7446
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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