92081 ZIP Code
Vista, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92081 |
| City/Town: | Vista |
| County: | San Diego |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,475 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,153 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,144 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,965 |
| Median Home Value: | $681,400 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.1600, -117.2400 |
Population Information (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,475 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,687 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,788 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,939 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,529 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,794 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,865 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,518 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,850 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,985 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,377 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,901 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,404 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,348 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,436 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 529 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $681,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,323 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,965 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,596 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 369 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,666 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,930 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,830 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 692 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 933 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,660 | 17.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,547 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,054 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,137 | 24.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,807 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,153 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,401 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,348 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,144 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,008 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,950 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 850 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,783 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,080 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,643 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,227 | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,050 | 64.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,506 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 154 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,209 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 85 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,068 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,403 | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,902 | 16.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,793 | 29.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,287 | 24.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 382 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 228 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 896 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92081 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 179 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 220 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 969 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 515 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 845 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,396 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,236 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,274 | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,264 | 11.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,698 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92081 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,256 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 747 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 123 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 132 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 147 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,621 | 17.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92081 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 79 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,268 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,509 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 483 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,236 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 599 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 469 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 838 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,188 | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,464 | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,424 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 854 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 539 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 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 (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,409 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,020 | 64.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,368 | 35.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,174 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92081 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,694 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,965 | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,252 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 493 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 153 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 405 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92081 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,866 | 53.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 682 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 57 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 218 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 970 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,648 | 15.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 875 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 649 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92081 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 83 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 354 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,013 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,223 | 29.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,299 | 39.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 980 | 8.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 374 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 362 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 108 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 169 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92081 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 183 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 754 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,778 | 34.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,255 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,870 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 125 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92081 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,472 | 61.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 493 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,372 | 31.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 70 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 112 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 69 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92081 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 339 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,114 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,871 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,272 | 21.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92081 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 119 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 53 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 110 | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 28 | 0.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 613 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,163 | 73.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 516 | 9.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,797 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $787 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,323 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,596 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,145 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,122 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,800 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,898 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,380 | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,033 | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92081 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,056 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,538 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,762 | 47.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 363 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,257 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,652 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92081 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,840 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 550 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 435 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,359 | 34.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,759 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,737 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,773 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,006 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,583 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,172 | 7.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 185 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,042 | 48.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 945 | 43.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92081 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,512 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,551 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,414 | 68.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,057 | 29.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 361 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 80 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,751 | 84.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 483 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,724 | 978.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,724 | 978.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,724 | 978.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 549 | 113.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 303 | 62.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,162 | 447.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 161 | 33.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92081 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,536 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,346 | 73.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,190 | 26.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,752 | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 995 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,214 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 229 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92081 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,596 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,347 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Vista, CA92081