San Diego, CA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 92101 serves a portion of San Diego, California, within San Diego County. This community is home to approximately 17,883 residents, with a median age of 29.2 years. The median household income of $76,897 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $299,898 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of San Diego is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 171 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 36% and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 92101 reflects the economic character of San Diego County in California.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 17,883 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 987 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $76,897 | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $299,898 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 171 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 3.9% | ↓ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 36% | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.2 yrs | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,299 | — |