Oceanside, CA cityscape

92056

Oceanside, CA

Total Population
54,190
Median Household Income
$97,736
Median Home Value
$646,800
Median Rent
$2,301

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$97,736
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$646,800
101.8% above state median
Rent
$2,301
100% above state median
Median Age
38.1 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.

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Oceanside, CA

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

37.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.1%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$97,736
+30.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
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: 2.73 people

Total Households
19,695
Family Households
55.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
24.6%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.6%
#3 Industry
Education
21.4%
Total Employed Residents:14,644

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
228 workers
Public Transit
1.0%
234 workers
Total Commuting Workers:22,288
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.8%
25,288 employed
Labor Force
28,062
1,470 unemployed
Median Age
38.1 years
Per Capita Income
$43,086
Poverty Rate
6.1%

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