92082 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 92082, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

92082 is a zip code in San Diego County, California, which covers Oceanside-Escondido CCD, Pauma Valley CCD, and Valley Center, with a total population of 20,300 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 92082 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 92082.

The estimated population of people living in 92082 is 20,300, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 92082 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,300
+3.38%
+5.38%
2020
19,636
+4.98%
-
2019
18,705
+3.54%
-
2018
18,065
 -6.22% -
2017
19,263
 - -

Population of 92082 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 92082 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
51%
67.7%
 -24.67%
Black/African American
1.7%
0.5%
 +240.00%
Native
4.2%
3.7%
 +13.51%
Hispanic
35.1%
21.1%
 +66.35%
Asian
2.8%
4.3%
 -34.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
2.3%
 +78.26%
Other
1.1%
0.1%
 +1,000.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 92082 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 92082 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 92082 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 92082 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 -4.58% 42.6 -4.91% 39.8 -6.79%
2020 43.7 +1.86% 44.8 +5.66% 42.7 -2.73%
2019 42.9 -3.38% 42.4 -0.7% 43.9 -6.79%
2018 44.4 +3.74% 42.7 +9.77% 47.1 +4.67%
2017 42.8 - 38.9 - 45 -

The median age of the 92082 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 92082 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 1,201 +22.99% 1,217 -0.09% 1,403 1,189
10 to 19 1,479 -16.05% 1,038 +34.29% 1,240 1,413
20 to 29 1,054 -13.82% 1,052 +29.36% 896 1,374
30 to 39 1,147 +13.96% 1,039 +16.2% 1,262 1,165
40 to 49 1,058 +74.21% 1,193 -19.9% 1,742 963
50 to 59 1,486 -32.43% 1,796 -9.59% 1,045 1,619
60 to 69 1,198 +1.09% 1,129 -2.09% 1,208 1,090
70+ 1,014 +24.31% 1,162 +22.74% 1,272 1,419

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 92082 zip code is $103,509.00.

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 92082.

  • Under 25
    $56,080.00
  • 25 to 44
    $111,930.00
  • 45 to 64
    $122,596.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,900.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 92082 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 92082, 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 92082 is currently $124,801.00.

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.

15.50% of households in 92082 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 92082 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 92082 is $39,154.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 92082 by the total population of 92082.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 92082 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 92082 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
    14.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 92082 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 92082 zip over the age of 16 is 15,955.

Of those people, a total of 61.20% 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 92082 is 58.40%.

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 92082 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 900 24.80% 24.70%
20 to 24 years 1,082 61.60% 2.60%
25 to 29 years 1,188 81.60% 6.70%
30 to 34 years 1,329 85.80% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 2,206 86.30% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 2,674 79.50% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 1,587 66.00% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 1,371 63.70% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 2,086 34.60% 7.30%
75 years and over 1,532 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 92082. 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 11,421 59.70% 3.60%
Black or African American 334 55.40% 25.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 670 46.10% 5.50%
Asian 436 64.90% 2.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 100.00% 7.70%
Other 888 73.40% 1.40%
Two or more races 2,180 68.70% 3.50%
Hispanic or Latino 4,778 70.10% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,086 57.40% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 92082 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 92082 is 9,317, with median earnings of $43,783.00.

Women in 92082 are earning approximately 80.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,317 $43,783.00
Male 5,132 $46,695.00
Female 4,185 $37,574.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 92082 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 1,184 $67,500.00
Business and Financial 549 $44,504.00
Computer and Mathematical 214 $133,185.00
Architecture and Engineering 229 $103,648.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $93,281.00
Community and Social Service 53 $33,942.00
Legal 139 $136,008.00
Educational and Library 279 $53,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 137 $24,135.00
Healthcare Practitioners 261 $114,583.00
Healthcare Support 369 $33,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 213 $122,656.00
Law Enforcement 121 $82,771.00
Food Preparation and Serving 574 $25,459.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 489 $37,813.00
Personal Care and Service 377 $33,750.00
Sales 1,147 $44,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 715 $42,683.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $30,469.00
Construction and Extraction 980 $38,889.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 190 $75,000.00
Production 273 $38,425.00
Transportation and Material Moving 494 $46,082.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 92082 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 92082.

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 609 $102,422.00 575 $32,340.00
Business and Financial 174 $75,882.00 375 $43,353.00
Computer and Mathematical 140 $133,831.00 74 $66,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 220 $103,878.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $93,672.00 37 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 36 $36,875.00
Legal 0 $0.00 139 $136,008.00
Educational and Library 117 $50,625.00 162 $60,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $21,761.00 45 $76,518.00
Healthcare Practitioners 90 $105,179.00 171 $123,112.00
Healthcare Support 29 $9,408.00 340 $33,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 204 $123,438.00 9 $39,375.00
Law Enforcement 111 $82,979.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 102 $45,524.00 472 $25,205.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 342 $44,214.00 147 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 138 $29,250.00 239 $37,910.00
Sales 526 $29,063.00 621 $45,925.00
Office and Administrative Support 176 $57,774.00 539 $38,658.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $30,594.00 10 $27,500.00
Construction and Extraction 972 $38,889.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 188 $80,000.00 2 $0.00
Production 266 $38,250.00 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 441 $46,288.00 53 $21,743.00

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 6,134 households in 92082, with an average household size of 3.3 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 5,195 families living in the 92082 zip code with an average family size of 3.38 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 92082:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,023 563 609 939
Average Household Size 3.61 3.12 4.42 1.35
Total Families 4,023 563 609 0
Average Household Size 3.45 2.78 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 5,195 families living in 92082, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 92082:

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 6,561 housing units in 92082.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,134 93.49%
Vacant 427 6.51%

10.43% of the total 6,561 housing units in 92082 are rental units. This is approximately 684 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,256 are occupied by the owner - or 80.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 92082 is $1,389.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 92082 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
    194
  • Less than $500
    12
  • $500 to $999
    138
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    216
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    141
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    96
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    45
  • $3,000 or more
    36

Property Value

The median value of a property in 92082 is $620,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 92082 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    422
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    187
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    108
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    117
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    102
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    610
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,440
  • $1,000,000 or more
    270

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 92082. The chart below shows the number of properties in 92082 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    88
  • 1940 to 1949
    21
  • 1950 to 1959
    113
  • 1960 to 1969
    576
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,919
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,211
  • 1990 to 1999
    872
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,492
  • 2010 to 2013
    269
  • 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 92082 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    80
  • 1 vehicle available
    850
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,865
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,339

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 92082 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 92082 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 92082.

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
    163
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    199
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    577
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    889
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    749
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    129
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,716
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    252
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    555
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,825
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    788
  • 90 or more minutes
    202

Summary

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