92026 ZIP Code
Escondido, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92026 |
| City/Town: | Escondido |
| County: | San Diego |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,053 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,579 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,300 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,956 |
| Median Home Value: | $632,600 |
| Land Area: | 36.1 sq miles
93.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.2110, -117.1248 |
Population Information (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,053 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,083 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,970 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,860 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,838 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,930 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,635 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,400 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,446 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,039 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,266 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,011 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,499 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,688 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,672 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,769 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $632,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,943 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,956 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,009 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 947 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,659 | 61.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,350 | 38.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,390 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,586 | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,537 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,177 | 19.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,131 | 27.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,122 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,085 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,752 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92026 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,579 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,128 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,496 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,300 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,102 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,524 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,339 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,763 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,022 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,972 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,528 | 9.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,272 | 60.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 926 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 645 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,964 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 466 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,714 | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,066 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,703 | 23.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 21,682 | 40.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 18,425 | 34.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 468 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 134 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,655 | 5.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92026 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,137 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 610 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 993 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 950 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,809 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,708 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,407 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,604 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,174 | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,617 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92026 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,692 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,792 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 269 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 380 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 341 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,824 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92026 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 278 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,378 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,954 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 760 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,827 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 820 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 377 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,305 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,983 | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,987 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,405 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,595 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 855 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,703 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,382 | 66.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,890 | 35.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,942 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92026 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,705 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,122 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,838 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 852 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 521 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,029 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92026 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,237 | 56.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,549 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 74 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 763 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 653 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 891 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,480 | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,238 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92026 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 104 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 805 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,020 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,018 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,256 | 26.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,065 | 30.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,550 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 592 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 345 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 201 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92026 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 522 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,065 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,128 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,624 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,739 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 878 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92026 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,916 | 52.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,757 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,899 | 31.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 47 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 191 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 609 | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 91 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 477 | 2.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92026 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,045 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,128 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,855 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,981 | 26.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92026 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 108 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 97 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 273 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 179 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 452 | 3.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,143 | 18.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,575 | 65.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 832 | 7.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92026 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,810 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $711 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,943 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,009 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,915 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,735 | 19.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,046 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,650 | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,633 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,427 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92026 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,394 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,314 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,680 | 54.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 445 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,691 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,443 | 30.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92026 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,894 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 699 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 605 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,547 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,082 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,961 | 33.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,560 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,788 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,645 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,737 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 173 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,188 | 47.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,376 | 50.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92026 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,086 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,171 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,456 | 72.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,544 | 25.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 633 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 171 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92026 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,974 | 77.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 727 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,079 | 1661.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,079 | 1661.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,079 | 1661.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 856 | 117.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 133 | 18.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 116 | 16.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,706 | 1060.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 209 | 28.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92026 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,193 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,291 | 67.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,902 | 32.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,527 | 25.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 763 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,364 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 248 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92026 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,009 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,236 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Escondido, CA92026