🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

92059

Pala

ZIP Code 92059 is a standard zip code serving Pala, Pala, California (CA), in San Diego County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,618 with a median household income of $55,938. 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: Pala
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.377700
Longitude: -117.071700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 27.85 mi²
Population Density: 58.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.430505°N, 33.313472°S, -117.015694°E, -117.135465°W

With 1,618 residents spread across 27.85 square miles, this area has a population density of 58.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,618

Population

35th percentile

$55,938

Median Income

65th percentile

$298,700

Median Home Value

85th percentile

27.85 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 92059 is $55,938, and the median home value is $298,700.

Housing

569

Total Units

501

Occupied Units

88.0%

Occupancy Rate

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