ZIP Code 92026 Demographics & Data

Escondido, CA (ZIP Code 92026) Data

California

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 92026

The ZIP Code 92026 is associated with the city of Escondido in California in San Diego County. Approximately 30.3% of residents in this California region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $33,163. The median household income is at $75,868, while an estimated 7% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 92026 is approximately 36.5 years, and 18.7% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 50,321.

Population in 92026

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 92026 is 50,321.

Escondido, CA

The 92026 ZIP Code is associated with Escondido, CA in San Diego County.

Area Codes associated with 92026

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 92026 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 92026.

Sunrise / Sunset in 92026

Sunrise: 6:18 am
Sunset: 7:18 pm
Sunrise in 92026 6:18 am
Sunrise in 92026 7:18 pm

Weather forecast for 92026

Overnight's forecast for 92026: Patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 92026

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 92026 Moderate

Internet in 92026

In ZIP Code 92026, about 93.0% of households have a computer, while 88.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 92026

The gender split in ZIP Code 92026 is an estimated 50.4% male and approximately 49.6% female.

Health Insurance in 92026

Approximately 10.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 92026 (Escondido, CA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 92026

The median household income in ZIP Code 92026 is $75,868, while the region's mean household income is $93,755. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,163. The per capita income in ZIP Code 92026 of $33,163 is approximately 10.26% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 6.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 27.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 92026 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.8% of 92026 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 92026

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.2%
$200,000 or more per year 8.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 92026

In ZIP Code 92026, 86.0% of the population graduated high school, while 30.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.5% in this San Diego County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 92026

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.5%
Some college, no degree 27.9%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 19.6%
Graduate or professional degree 10.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 92026

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 92026, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 37.7% of 92026 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 92026 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.8%), followed by Asian (11.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 92026

Industry Percent
White 77.8%
Black or African American 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 11.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.8%
Some other race 9.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 92026

The median home value in ZIP Code 92026 in January 2025 comes in at $846,549. The January 2025 value is approximately -0% lower than the $846,857 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $822,544 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 92026, an estimated 28.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 26.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this San Diego County region.

Home Values in 92026

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $846,549
Dec 2024 $846,911
Nov 2024 $846,320
Oct 2024 $845,721
Sep 2024 $846,037
Aug 2024 $846,857
Jul 2024 $847,444
Jun 2024 $846,548
May 2024 $842,821
Apr 2024 $836,406
Mar 2024 $828,550
Feb 2024 $822,544

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 92026

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 28.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 26.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 92026

Residents of ZIP Code 92026 are younger than average. The median age of 36.5 years in ZIP Code 92026 is approximately 4.2% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 92026 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 92026 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 92026

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.0%
5 to 9 years 5.1%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 7.4%
25 to 34 years 15.5%
35 to 44 years 11.6%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 5.5%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 8.3%
75 to 84 years 4.7%
85 years and over 2.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 92026 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 92026

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 92026 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 92026 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 92026 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 92026

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 92026

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 92026

In 92026, 65.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.7 minutes. Approximately 20.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 92026 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 92026 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 92026

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.3%
Construction 8.4%
Manufacturing 10.2%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.4%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.8%
Other services, except public administration 6.5%
Public administration 3.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 92026

In ZIP Code 92026, 67.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 23.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this San Diego County region.

Language Spoken in 92026

Language Spoken Percent
English only 67.1%
Spanish 23.5%
Other Indo-European languages 2.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 6.7%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 92026 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 92026, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 92026 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this San Diego County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 92026

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 125
Credit reporting or credit repair services 99
Mortgage 47
Checking or savings account 25
Debt collection 24
Other 45
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 92026

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 131
Improper use of your report 60
Struggling to pay mortgage 26
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 25
Managing an account 15
Other 108
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 92026 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 92026 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 52.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 4.86% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes electricity rates in 92026 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 92026

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 92026 15.84¢/kWh 13.46¢/kWh 9.14¢/kWh
California 30.22¢/kWh 23.8¢/kWh 19.36¢/kWh
United States 15.95¢/kWh 12.89¢/kWh 8.32¢/kWh

Solar Power in 92026

Month ZIP Code 92026 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.79 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.81 3 6.31
Mar 6.43 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.28 5.13 7.3
May 6.32 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.34 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.55 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.97 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.9 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.57 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.83 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.4 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 92026. This visualizes solar power levels in 92026 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.