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ZIP Code 92231

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 38,547

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 92231

What is the median household income in 92231?
The median household income in 92231 is $50,114 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 92231?
The poverty rate in 92231 is 17.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 92231?
$281,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 92231?
The median gross rent in 92231 is $1,049 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 92231 residents have a college degree?
21.2% of adults in 92231 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
38,547
Median Income
$50,114
Median Home Value
$281,600
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
18.3%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,610 (+15.2%) Home Value: +$73,600 (+35.4%) Poverty Rate: -3.4 pp (-16.1%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+18.4%) Unemployment: +2.9 pp (+18.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 38,547
Median Age 33.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 97.5% White (non-Hisp.) 1.1% Black 0.2% Asian 1.5% Two or More 27.1% Other 42.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.7%
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
94.7%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,114 ±$7,630
Per Capita Income $71,530
Median Family Income $63,973
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Child Poverty Rate 23.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 38.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
7.0%
$15–25k
15.3%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
14.8%
$50–75k
13.5%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
14.7%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,799
Owner-Occupied 51.5%
Renter-Occupied 48.5%
Vacancy Rate 15.8%
Median Home Value $281,600
Median Gross Rent $1,049
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 51.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.9%
$50–100k
1.7%
$100–200k
4.0%
$200–300k
44.5%
$300–500k
35.4%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.2%
$500–1k
31.4%
$1–1.5k
36.1%
$1.5–2k
15.8%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
29.5%
2 vehicles
29.9%
3+
32.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.9%
Single-fam. att.
4.0%
2–4 units
4.6%
5–19 units
7.2%
20+ units
3.7%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.6%
1940–1969
2.6%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
21.1%
2010+
12.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.2%
Graduate Degree 5.0%
Some College / Associate 16.8%
Less Than High School 21.0%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.1%
Unemployment Rate 18.3%
Work from Home 7.2%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 23.2%
Private For-Profit 69.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.6%
Retail
16.0%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Agriculture
8.6%
Transportation
7.6%
Public Admin
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Construction
5.3%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Finance
3.2%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
25.9%
Food Prep
25.2%
Sales
22.0%
Construction
13.5%
Production
13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.7 min
Drove Alone 79.5%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 7.2%
Walked 3.6%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 9,933
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.0%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.6%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
4.5%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 28.3% Working age (18–64): 71.7% 65 and over: 16.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 43.7%
Naturalized Citizen 53.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 57.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.0%
Asia
1.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.2%
With a Disability 13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.7%
Uninsured 7.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.0%
Has a Computer 92.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023