92078 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92078, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92078 is a zip code in San Diego County, California, which covers Oceanside-Escondido CCD and San Diego, with a total population of 53,247 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 92078 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92078.

The estimated population of people living in 92078 is 53,247, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92078 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
53,247
+0.83%
+8.09%
2020
52,810
+4.55%
-
2019
50,510
+3.01%
-
2018
49,034
 -0.46% -
2017
49,261
 - -

Population of 92078 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92078 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
52.5%
55.9%
 -6.08%
Black/African American
1.3%
2.8%
 -53.57%
Native
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Hispanic
31.3%
27.1%
 +15.50%
Asian
10.2%
9.3%
 +9.68%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
3.9%
 +15.38%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92078 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 92078 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92078 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92078 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 +1.08% 35.4 +2.02% 39.5 +0.25%
2020 37.1 -4.38% 34.7 -7.22% 39.4 -1.01%
2019 38.8 +3.19% 37.4 +6.86% 39.8 +1.53%
2018 37.6 -1.05% 35 -2.23% 39.2 -0.25%
2017 38 - 35.8 - 39.3 -

The median age of the 92078 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 92078 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 4,117 +12.6% 3,282 +14.05% 4,448 3,703
10 to 19 3,694 +17.65% 3,160 +13.49% 4,353 3,557
20 to 29 2,660 -6.7% 2,441 -2.42% 2,466 2,349
30 to 39 3,193 +27% 3,953 +1.73% 4,110 3,987
40 to 49 3,590 +11.03% 3,666 +14.72% 3,982 4,213
50 to 59 2,510 -4.25% 2,459 +4.41% 2,384 2,550
60 to 69 2,131 +21.51% 2,827 +7.91% 2,593 3,038
70+ 2,336 -5.72% 3,242 +3.19% 2,188 3,326

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92078 zip code is $97,908.00.

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 92078.

  • Under 25
    $40,720.00
  • 25 to 44
    $147,421.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,453.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,637.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92078 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 92078, 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 92078 is currently $125,636.00.

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.

18.47% of households in 92078 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 92078 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.18%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92078 is $43,593.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92078 by the total population of 92078.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92078 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92078 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
    20.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.31%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92078 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92078 zip over the age of 16 is 40,069.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% 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 92078 is 59.80%.

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 92078 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,883 37.00% 12.60%
20 to 24 years 2,752 64.90% 2.50%
25 to 29 years 2,063 75.90% 11.40%
30 to 34 years 3,571 81.40% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 8,968 84.90% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 6,212 82.10% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 2,475 67.80% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 2,683 61.10% 0.40%
65 to 74 years 5,122 27.70% 5.70%
75 years and over 3,340 4.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92078. 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 28,263 62.20% 3.90%
Black or African American 649 54.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 195 75.40% 0.00%
Asian 4,216 65.90% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,461 68.10% 3.20%
Two or more races 4,285 56.30% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 11,761 69.30% 3.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,095 58.30% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92078 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 92078 is 23,952, with median earnings of $53,764.00.

Women in 92078 are earning approximately 70.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,952 $53,764.00
Male 13,076 $63,617.00
Female 10,876 $44,806.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92078 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 3,662 $112,500.00
Business and Financial 1,671 $81,651.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,080 $102,132.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,021 $151,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 359 $106,616.00
Community and Social Service 354 $41,786.00
Legal 264 $99,453.00
Educational and Library 1,409 $61,193.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 608 $62,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,017 $78,364.00
Healthcare Support 1,060 $14,549.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 163 $105,717.00
Law Enforcement 170 $106,293.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,269 $17,041.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 772 $20,565.00
Personal Care and Service 561 $24,543.00
Sales 2,536 $44,113.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,616 $40,658.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 168 $30,217.00
Construction and Extraction 947 $40,642.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 537 $40,781.00
Production 800 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 307 $75,219.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92078 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 92078.

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 2,372 $146,667.00 1,290 $71,958.00
Business and Financial 790 $116,146.00 881 $80,147.00
Computer and Mathematical 615 $158,894.00 465 $100,735.00
Architecture and Engineering 865 $151,845.00 156 $118,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 230 $106,667.00 129 $106,573.00
Community and Social Service 128 $59,722.00 226 $31,087.00
Legal 106 $199,609.00 158 $81,932.00
Educational and Library 446 $80,417.00 963 $60,217.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 383 $59,564.00 225 $63,363.00
Healthcare Practitioners 250 $213,207.00 767 $66,282.00
Healthcare Support 220 $2,499.00 840 $19,849.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 163 $105,717.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 74 $87,344.00 96 $106,466.00
Food Preparation and Serving 798 $18,470.00 471 $15,386.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 472 $21,776.00 300 $16,219.00
Personal Care and Service 139 $13,708.00 422 $26,050.00
Sales 1,415 $57,693.00 1,121 $35,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 784 $40,925.00 1,832 $40,361.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 124 $0.00 44 $21,897.00
Construction and Extraction 947 $40,642.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 537 $40,781.00 0 $0.00
Production 460 $34,908.00 340 $29,008.00
Transportation and Material Moving 291 $75,719.00 16 $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 17,988 households in 92078, with an average household size of 2.92 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 12,756 families living in the 92078 zip code with an average family size of 3.48 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 92078:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 10,519 472 1,765 5,232
Average Household Size 3.53 3.28 3.86 1.33
Total Families 10,519 472 1,765 0
Average Household Size 3.48 2.81 3.71 0

Poverty

Of the 12,756 families living in 92078, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92078:

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 19,030 housing units in 92078.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,988 94.52%
Vacant 1,042 5.48%

27.82% of the total 19,030 housing units in 92078 are rental units. This is approximately 5,294 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,624 are occupied by the owner - or 66.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92078 is $2,112.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92078 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
    70
  • Less than $500
    103
  • $500 to $999
    537
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    659
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,076
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,215
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    854
  • $3,000 or more
    850

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92078 is $665,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92078 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    153
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    331
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    323
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    273
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    786
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,799
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7,357
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,602

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92078. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92078 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    32
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    267
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,407
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,136
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,579
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,258
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,071
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,222
  • 2014 or later
    58

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 92078 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    719
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,498
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,579
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,192

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92078 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92078 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92078.

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
    337
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,434
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,014
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,270
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,635
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    666
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,816
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    778
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,206
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,786
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    853
  • 90 or more minutes
    298

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 92078 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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