🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92026

Escondido

ZIP Code 92026 is a standard zip code serving Escondido, Escondido, California (CA), in San Diego County, United States. It has an estimated population of 48,922 with a median household income of $55,839. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: San Diego
City: Escondido
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.160500
Longitude: -117.097800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 37.21 mi²
Population Density: 1315.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.315495°N, 33.126536°S, -117.066640°E, -117.174586°W

With 48,922 residents spread across 37.21 square miles, this area has a population density of 1315.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

48,922

Population

95th percentile

$55,839

Median Income

65th percentile

$359,500

Median Home Value

90th percentile

37.21 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92026 is $55,839, and the median home value is $359,500.

Housing

18,178

Total Units

17,058

Occupied Units

93.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Escondido, CA.

92025

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Escondido

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92030

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92033

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92046

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