San Marcos, CA ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve San Marcos, California: 92078, 92069 and 92096. Together they are home to 100,940 residents in 33,684 households. Median household income ranges from $96,771 in 92069 to $120,268 in 92078.
San Marcos city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 94,882 |
| Households | 31,350 |
| Median household income | $109,377 |
| Median home value | $868,000 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Median rent | $2,348 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 100,940 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 33,684 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $96,771 (92069) to $120,268 (92078) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $109,691 |
| Homeowners | 64.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 46 routes, 35,485 homes (2 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in San Marcos: 92078 ($120,268)
- Most residents: 92078 (53,605 people)
- Highest homeownership: 92078 (72.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 92078 (38.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 92069 (12.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 92069 (36.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 92078 ($942,300)
Every ZIP code in San Marcos
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92078 | San Marcos | 53,605 | 18,522 | $120,268 | $942,300 | 72.0% | 38.6% | 11.8% | 25 | 20,824 | 79% of its land; mailing city |
| 92069 | San Marcos | 47,335 | 15,162 | $96,771 | $800,700 | 56.1% | 38.3% | 12.2% | 21 | 17,428 | 56% of its land; mailing city |
| 92096 | San Marcos | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for San Marcos when at least 10% of its land lies inside San Marcos city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is San Marcos. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside San Marcos.
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in San Marcos, CA?
- 92078, 92069 and 92096. A ZIP code is listed for San Marcos when at least 10% of its land lies inside San Marcos city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is San Marcos.
- What is the population of San Marcos, CA?
- The Census Bureau counts 94,882 residents inside San Marcos city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve San Marcos hold 100,940 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in San Marcos, CA?
- $109,377 inside San Marcos city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $96,771 to $120,268.
- Which San Marcos ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 92078, at $120,268, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in San Marcos, CA?
- For the 2 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 46 carrier routes reaching 35,485 residential and 2,766 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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