92024

Encinitas, CA

Total Population
50,222
Median Household Income
$141,329
Median Home Value
$1,299,800
Median Rent
$2,471

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$141,329
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$1,299,800
103.7% above state median
Rent
$2,471
100% above state median
Median Age
43.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Encinitas, CA 92024

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Encinitas, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 64.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 5.4%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$141,329
+88.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.55 people

Total Households
19,490
Family Households
54.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
35.0%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
20.0%
#3 Industry
Education
18.2%
Total Employed Residents:14,977

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
382 workers
Public Transit
1.1%
209 workers
Total Commuting Workers:18,355
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.4%
25,261 employed
Labor Force
26,626
1,229 unemployed
Median Age
43.7 years
Per Capita Income
$79,296
Poverty Rate
5.4%

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