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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 92173 has 29,703 residents and 8,036 households (average 3.68 persons per household). The median age is 33.1 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (48.7%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	29,703Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	26,507Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	29,211Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	10,324.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$65,865Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,036Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$521,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.68Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.59Source: 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
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	28,055	28,723	31,031	31,518	32,355	32,416	31,728	31,866	31,000	31,248	29,634	28,609	26,507
Decennial Census	29,429	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	29,703	--	--	--

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: 33.1

Male Median Age: 30.6

Female Median Age: 35.5

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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	903	1,046	1,231	1,350	1,202	1,123	948	897	744	732	816	817	706	572	363	223	176	153
Female	875	1,011	1,203	1,221	1,206	1,133	1,091	1,017	935	942	1,018	1,052	960	695	510	346	225	261
Total	1,778	2,057	2,434	2,571	2,408	2,256	2,039	1,914	1,679	1,674	1,834	1,869	1,666	1,267	873	569	401	414

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

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Population by Race

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White:	4,701	9.68%
Black:	353	0.73%
Hispanic:*	27,951	57.56%
Asian:	524	1.08%
American Indian:	531	1.09%
Hawaiian:	31	0.06%
Other:	14,469	29.80%
Total:	48,560	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:	14,002	47.14%	30.6 years
Females:	15,701	52.86%	35.5 years
Total:	29,703	100%	33.1 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,715	51.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	583	2.20%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,323	23.85%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5,886	46.06%
Total Population:	26,507	100%
Total Native Population:	14,298	53.94%
Total Foreign-born Population:	12,209	46.06%

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 $65,865, which is much lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $29,817 (82.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,316. Family households earn a median of $78,804 versus $14,909 for nonfamily households (a difference of $63,895). By gender, male median income is $50,697 and female is $36,750, which is far less than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $13,947 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.1%, which is on par with the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 11.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.2%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$36,048	$35,680	$36,621	$35,745	$35,605	$37,166	$38,911	$42,561	$46,549	$48,967	$54,003	$58,209	$65,865
Median Family Income	$37,884	$37,094	$37,757	$36,764	$36,221	$37,534	$39,755	$43,522	$48,842	$54,449	$60,246	$66,531	$78,804
Median NonFamily Income	$16,652	$17,917	$18,179	$18,705	$19,717	$18,021	$17,757	$17,375	$17,837	$12,992	$12,339	$13,871	$14,909
Median Male Income	$31,699	$31,127	$31,925	$31,845	$30,923	$34,545	$35,637	$37,191	$39,520	$40,452	$43,001	$46,724	$50,697
Median Female Income	$25,271	$24,868	$24,354	$24,818	$23,946	$25,264	$26,755	$27,770	$30,697	$31,611	$31,999	$34,583	$36,750

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,687	55.78%
Unemployed:	1,522	7.26%
Not In Labor Force:	7,742	36.95%
Total:	20,951	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,344	20.06%
Service:	2,948	25.22%
Sales and Office:	2,710	23.19%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,267	10.84%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,418	20.69%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,687	100%

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 $521,800, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $229,900 (78.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157,700. The median gross rent is $1,588, which is well under the state median ($1,956), is up $675 (73.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $423. Of occupied housing, owners make up 35.33% (64.76% with a mortgage, 35.24% free-and-clear) and renters 64.67% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.56%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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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)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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
Median Home Value	$291,900	$256,300	$254,300	$260,100	$279,200	$314,300	$335,600	$355,100	$364,100	$382,800	$388,700	$464,500	$521,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	463	9.26%
$500 to $999:	589	11.78%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,118	22.35%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,669	33.37%
$2,000 to $2,499:	825	16.49%
$2,500 to $2,999:	176	3.52%
$3,000 or more:	90	1.80%
No Rent:	72	1.44%
Total:	5,002	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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
Median Rent	$913	$911	$917	$950	$969	$1,030	$1,060	$1,103	$1,165	$1,253	$1,362	$1,449	$1,588

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,770	22.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	963	12.45%
Renter Occupied:	5,002	64.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,735	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,735	94.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	455	5.56%
Total Housing Units:	8,190	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	2,978	36.36%
Multi-Family Units:	4,645	56.72%
Other Units:	567	6.92%
Total Housing Units:	8,190	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 63.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 45.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 46.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 14.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.53%). College enrollment is 26.96%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,935	16.33%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	3,714	20.66%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,686	26.07%
Some college, no degree:	3,622	20.15%
Associate's degree:	965	5.37%
Bachelor's degree:	1,515	8.43%
Graduate or professional degree:	539	3.00%
Total:	17,976	100%
High school or higher:	11,327	63.01%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,054	11.43%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:	12,023	43.32%
Public Insurance:	12,265	44.19%
No Insurance:	3,465	12.49%
Total:	27,753	100%
Has Health Insurance:	24,288	87.51%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	25.1%	27.9%	27.7%	28.6%	27.7%	26.7%	26.3%	23.4%	20.2%	18.3%	15.8%	13.7%	11.0%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	339	5.13%
Kindergarten:	354	5.36%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,876	43.53%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,257	19.03%
College or graduate school:	1,781	26.96%
Total:	6,607	100%
Early Childhood:	693	10.49%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,487	67.91%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	San Ysidro, California
City Alias:	San Diego
County:	San Diego County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:25:40 PM
Population:	29,703 [See All]
Area Code:	619
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.5547, -117.0513
Land Area:	2.877 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/92173/zip-code-92173.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,938Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	667Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,380Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,948Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,419Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	591Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$72,707,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$308,406,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,622Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	41740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	3,282,782Source: Census
MSA:	San Diego, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	2.877 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: 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:	--Source: Census
Place Name:	--Source: Census

ZIP Code 92173 in San Ysidro, 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 (2011-2023)

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 92173

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 92173

Sources & References