| City: | San Diego, California |
| County: | San Diego County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:40:27 AM |
| Population: | 3,824 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 619 / 858 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.7154, -117.1565 |
| Land Area: | 0.25 sq mi |
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ZIP code 92179 serves a correctional facility in San Diego, California, near the Otay Mesa neighborhood close to the U.S.-Mexico border. All 3,824 residents live in institutionalized group quarters. There are no traditional households or housing units within this ZIP's 0.18 square mile area.
Mail processing at correctional facilities differs significantly from standard postal delivery. The facility receives mail through 8 business delivery points rather than individual PO Boxes. Mail screening, security protocols, and distribution through internal institutional systems handle all correspondence to this population.
The median age of 44.2 years and diverse racial composition (36% Some Other Race, 35% Black or African American, 25% White) characterize the institutional population. Only 4% of adults age 25 and over hold bachelor's degrees, and per capita income data shows $5,537 annually. These statistics describe the incarcerated population rather than a residential community.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery infrastructure exists on a very limited scale (just 3 street addresses on Alta Road, Pricheri, and Veriello). The ZIP was classified as PO Box before 2004, but the classification doesn't match current operations. Most mail to this facility goes through institutional channels rather than standard USPS retail services.
Minimal street infrastructure with just 3 addresses serving facility operations.
ZIP Code 92179 has 3,824 residents and 0 households. The median age is 44.2 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.9% male and 0.1% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Other / Two or More Races (35.7%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (5.7%) and national averages (12.4%) 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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| 2020 Population: | 3,824Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,150Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15,296.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,061 | 3,031 | 3,034 | 3,150 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,824 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.2
Male Median Age: 44.2
Female Median Age: 26.5
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 132 | 399 | 445 | 517 | 475 | 417 | 436 | 403 | 262 | 165 | 109 | 48 | 10 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 134 | 400 | 445 | 517 | 475 | 418 | 436 | 403 | 262 | 165 | 109 | 48 | 10 | 0 |
| White: | 958 | 18.63% |
| Black: | 1,357 | 26.39% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,361 | 26.46% |
| Asian: | 37 | 0.72% |
| American Indian: | 55 | 1.07% |
| Hawaiian: | 8 | 0.16% |
| Other: | 1,367 | 26.58% |
| Total: | 5,143 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,820 | 99.90% | 44.2 years |
| Females: | 4 | 0.10% | 26.5 years |
| Total: | 3,824 | 100% | 44.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,524 | 80.13% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 45 | 1.43% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 109 | 3.46% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 472 | 18.44% |
| Total Population: | 3,150 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,569 | 81.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 581 | 18.44% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), 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 $35,391 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $35,391 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $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 | $0 | $23,077 | $27,292 | $35,391 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,150 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3,150 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 48.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (58.22%). College enrollment is 58.22%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 281 | 9.34% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,267 | 42.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 777 | 25.83% |
| Some college, no degree: | 511 | 16.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 92 | 3.06% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 59 | 1.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 0.70% |
| Total: | 3,008 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,460 | 48.54% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 80 | 2.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 89 | 41.78% |
| College or graduate school: | 124 | 58.22% |
| Total: | 213 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 89 | 41.78% |
ZIP Code 92179 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 8Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 92179 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 3,095,313 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 92179. It covers 0.25 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: | 3,095,313Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Diego, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.25 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: | 0666000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | San Diego city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 92179 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 March 1, 2026.