92036 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92036, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92036 is a zip code in San Diego County, California, which covers Borrego Springs CCD, Laguna-Pine Valley CCD, and Palomar-Julian, with a total population of 2,981 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 92036 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92036.

The estimated population of people living in 92036 is 2,981, with a median age of 55.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92036 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,981
+13.82%
+35.44%
2020
2,619
+1%
-
2019
2,593
+16.75%
-
2018
2,221
+0.91%
-
2017
2,201
 - -

Population of 92036 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92036 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.5%
77.6%
 -3.99%
Black/African American
3.3%
2.4%
 +37.50%
Native
0.3%
3%
 -90.00%
Hispanic
17.9%
12.5%
 +43.20%
Asian
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
4%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92036 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 92036 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92036 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92036 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 55.8 -3.96% 52.9 -6.04% 58.1 -1.36%
2020 58.1 +2.11% 56.3 -1.05% 58.9 +3.33%
2019 56.9 -5.01% 56.9 -8.23% 57 -4.2%
2018 59.9 +0.34% 62 -0.48% 59.5 +2.94%
2017 59.7 - 62.3 - 57.8 -

The median age of the 92036 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 92036 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 82 +107.45% 27 +229.66% 179 136
10 to 19 6 +585.08% 141 -32.74% 99 59
20 to 29 58 +55.76% 63 -0.71% 86 53
30 to 39 75 +144.72% 74 +28.16% 233 93
40 to 49 92 +72.68% 106 +64.52% 178 190
50 to 59 213 +43.81% 191 +13.29% 320 207
60 to 69 399 -8.59% 283 -14.35% 349 241
70+ 242 13.74% 149 +128.47% 230 328

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92036 zip code is $64,545.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 92036.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,281.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,182.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92036 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 92036, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 92036 is currently $83,048.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.78% of households in 92036 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 92036 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    30.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92036 is $38,977.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92036 by the total population of 92036.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92036 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92036 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92036 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92036 zip over the age of 16 is 2,553.

Of those people, a total of 44.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 92036 is 39.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 92036 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 45 33.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 47 100.00% 85.10%
25 to 29 years 92 38.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 205 67.80% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 315 69.80% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 341 74.20% 18.20%
55 to 59 years 360 70.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 354 31.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 589 9.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 205 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92036. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,091 46.30% 10.30%
Black or African American 97 25.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 73 63.00% 2.20%
Two or more races 282 29.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 388 23.50% 1.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,989 48.20% 10.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92036 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 92036 is 1,003, with median earnings of $41,101.00.

Women in 92036 are earning approximately 63.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,003 $41,101.00
Male 663 $51,250.00
Female 340 $32,311.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92036 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 74 $59,038.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $125,144.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 100 $76,282.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $68,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $23,382.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $22,684.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $26,719.00
Sales 178 $31,176.00
Office and Administrative Support 83 $17,390.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $26,429.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $42,202.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $0.00
Production 18 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92036 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 92036.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 45 $58,798.00 29 $0.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $125,144.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 64 $0.00 36 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $12,452.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 42 $23,824.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $0.00 53 $23,051.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $28,750.00 8 $0.00
Sales 93 $25,750.00 85 $31,691.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $0.00 42 $33,462.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $26,429.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $42,232.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,360 households in 92036, with an average household size of 2.11 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 761 families living in the 92036 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 92036:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 644 33 84 599
Average Household Size 2.78 2.76 2.4 1.3
Total Families 644 33 84 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.3 2.33 0

Poverty

Of the 761 families living in 92036, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92036:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,336 housing units in 92036.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,360 58.22%
Vacant 976 41.78%

6.04% of the total 2,336 housing units in 92036 are rental units. This is approximately 141 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,195 are occupied by the owner - or 51.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92036 is $1,226.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92036 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    24
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    67
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    34
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    30
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92036 is $425,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92036 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    69
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    27
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    58
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    140
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    436
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    427
  • $1,000,000 or more
    32

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92036. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92036 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    102
  • 1940 to 1949
    97
  • 1950 to 1959
    263
  • 1960 to 1969
    244
  • 1970 to 1979
    576
  • 1980 to 1989
    466
  • 1990 to 1999
    90
  • 2000 to 2009
    395
  • 2010 to 2013
    103
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 92036 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    17
  • 1 vehicle available
    441
  • 2 vehicles available
    382
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    520

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92036 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92036 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92036.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    71
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    12
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    155
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    56
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    172
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    66
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    42
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    42
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    142
  • 90 or more minutes
    86

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 92036 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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