92056 ZIP Code
Oceanside, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92056 |
| City/Town: | Oceanside |
| County: | San Diego |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 54,190 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,736 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,560 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,549 |
| Median Home Value: | $646,800 |
| Land Area: | 12.3 sq miles
31.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.1996, -117.2988 |
Population Information (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 54,190 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,136 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,054 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,883 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,875 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,286 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,482 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,424 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,530 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,557 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,929 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,489 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,397 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,546 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,461 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,331 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $646,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,301 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,549 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,695 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 854 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,926 | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,769 | 34.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,240 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,033 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,698 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,073 | 18.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,686 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,252 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,132 | 23.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,366 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,736 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,716 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,209 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,560 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,062 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,288 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,470 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,638 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,474 | 81.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,207 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,562 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,019 | 60.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,586 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 474 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,499 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 553 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,079 | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,980 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,676 | 19.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,232 | 31.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,879 | 25.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 651 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 403 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,299 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92056 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 599 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 337 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 876 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 906 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,594 | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,350 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,709 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,049 | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,738 | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,537 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92056 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,631 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,551 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 234 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 228 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 644 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,567 | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92056 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 145 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,805 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,157 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 660 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,002 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 877 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 374 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,308 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,600 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,240 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,786 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,301 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,033 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 49,554 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,832 | 71.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,776 | 34.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,087 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92056 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,738 | 74.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,001 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,865 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 954 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 623 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,383 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92056 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,953 | 58.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,767 | 18.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 305 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,097 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,168 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 899 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,021 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 339 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92056 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 82 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 782 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,464 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,847 | 23.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 6,984 | 34.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,441 | 21.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,574 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 218 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 91 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 66 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92056 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 213 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,380 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,753 | 32.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,212 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,048 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 943 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92056 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,379 | 67.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 558 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,723 | 24.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 436 | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 517 | 2.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92056 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 801 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,716 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,281 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,897 | 24.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92056 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 175 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 179 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 150 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 67 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 233 | 1.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,929 | 14.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 9,503 | 73.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 690 | 5.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,726 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $722 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,301 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.38 |
Households (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,695 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,861 | 55.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,114 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,922 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,778 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,938 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,445 | 37.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92056 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,835 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,417 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,990 | 54.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 485 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,850 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,238 | 24.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92056 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,071 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 633 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 666 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,472 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,430 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,870 | 32.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,252 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,174 | 10.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,641 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,576 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 374 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,853 | 43.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,349 | 50.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92056 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,958 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,575 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,793 | 63.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,557 | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,261 | 16.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 225 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,594 | 80.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 947 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,596 | 1118.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,596 | 1118.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,596 | 1118.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,274 | 134.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 84 | 8.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 201 | 21.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,091 | 537.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 303 | 32.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92056 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,307 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,421 | 70.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,886 | 29.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,943 | 19.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,668 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,083 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 192 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92056 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,695 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,136 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Oceanside, CA92056