92078 ZIP Code – San Marcos, California
92078 is a large ZIP code in San Marcos, California, part of San Diego County with a population of approximately 53,019 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $107,894, which is near the California average and above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $787,600, well above the national average, with 72.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $2,274 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.4%, which is near the U.S. rate. About 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 38.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 92096, 92009, 92029.
ZIP Code 92078 Data
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ZIP 92078 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 92078 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $107k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $787k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,274 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.6 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.3% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 92096 – San Marcos
- 92009 – Carlsbad
- 92029 – Escondido
- 92069 – San Marcos
- 92081 – Vista
- 92091 – Rancho Santa Fe
- 92024 – Encinitas
- 92010 – Carlsbad
- 92011 – Carlsbad
- 92083 – Vista
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92096 | SAN MARCOS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 92009 | CARLSBAD | 46,334 | $163,402 |
| 92029 | ESCONDIDO | 19,986 | $110,456 |
| 92069 | SAN MARCOS | 46,648 | $86,156 |
| 92081 | VISTA | 29,475 | $99,153 |