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ZIP Code 92281

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Population: 1,904

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 — 92281

What is the median household income in 92281?
The median household income in 92281 is $35,882 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 92281?
The poverty rate in 92281 is 44.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 92281?
$222,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 92281?
The median gross rent in 92281 is $800 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 92281 residents have a college degree?
9.7% of adults in 92281 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,904
Median Income
$35,882
Median Home Value
$222,100
Poverty Rate
44.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.2%
Median Age
26.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,668 (+8%) Home Value: +$98,800 (+80.1%) Poverty Rate: +19.0 pp (+74.8%) Bachelor's+: +3.5 pp (+56.5%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+6.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,904
Median Age 26.0
Female 54.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 91.0% White (non-Hisp.) 7.4% Black 1.2% Two or More 27.0% Other 30.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
87.7%
Puerto Rican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $35,882 ±$13,064
Per Capita Income $56,810
Median Family Income $29,643
Poverty Rate 44.4%
Child Poverty Rate 55.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 43.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
21.3%
$10–15k
6.8%
$15–25k
15.9%
$25–35k
4.8%
$35–50k
24.3%
$50–75k
5.0%
$75–100k
4.6%
$100–150k
6.6%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
5.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 603
Owner-Occupied 47.6%
Renter-Occupied 52.4%
Vacancy Rate 17.4%
Median Home Value $222,100
Median Gross Rent $800
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 52.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$100–200k
13.9%
$200–300k
22.8%
$300–500k
28.3%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.6%
$500–1k
55.0%
$1–1.5k
24.4%
$1.5–2k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
45.0%
2 vehicles
30.1%
3+
17.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.2%
2–4 units
4.1%
5–19 units
15.8%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.4%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
10.3%
2000–2009
14.4%
2010+
4.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 64.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.7%
Graduate Degree 2.1%
Some College / Associate 18.4%
Less Than High School 16.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.0%
Unemployment Rate 16.2%
Work from Home 8.6%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 17.9%
Private For-Profit 75.5%
Industry
Agriculture
29.9%
Edu/Health
17.2%
Retail
9.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Public Admin
8.2%
Construction
7.6%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Transportation
2.2%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Construction
37.1%
Management
22.8%
Food Prep
21.6%
Production
9.8%
Sales
8.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.4 min
Drove Alone 80.1%
Carpool 1.7%
Public Transit 2.8%
Work from Home 8.6%
Walked 6.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 498
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
11.4%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
11.1%
15–19
12.4%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
8.7%
35–44
15.1%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
3.0%
65–74
2.0%
75–84
6.8%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 36.0% Working age (18–64): 64.0% 65 and over: 13.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 33.6%
Naturalized Citizen 26.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 20.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.5%
With a Disability 15.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.9%
Has a Computer 95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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