ZIP Code 92173, California
ZIP Code 92173 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 92173 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in San Diego County, California. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,585. The land area covers 2.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,585 | ±1,994 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,952 | ±546 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,396 | ±520 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,952 | ±546 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 444 | ±147 |
| Median Home Value | $535,000 | ±$35,886 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,707 | ±$85 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,792 | ±$10,328 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,887 | ±$2,157 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,685 | ±890 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.8% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,872 | ±1,040 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.2% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,298,799 (2024)
ID: 161111
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES
5530 OVERLAND AVE, STE 210, SAN DIEGO CA 92123-1204
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 01-12 | San Diego, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | San Diego, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | San Diego, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bonita, CA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Chula Vista, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Chula Vista, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | San Diego, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Chula Vista, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | San Diego, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | La Mesa, CA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UEI College-Chula Vista
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 1261 Third Avenue, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA, 91911-3262 |
6194094111
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SAN YSIDRO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 4235 BEYER BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA, 92173 |
(619) 424-0475
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Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
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College | 4.5 mi away | 970 Broadway, Suite 110, Chula Vista, CA, 91911 |
61947466070
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OTAY MESA-NESTOR BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 3003 CORONADO AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154 |
(619) 424-0474
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Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
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College | 5.1 mi away | 780 Bay Blvd, Suite101, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 |
6194253200
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SOUTH CHULA VISTA LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 389 ORANGE AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA, 91911 |
(619) 585-5755
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Southwestern College
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College | 6.7 mi away | 900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA, 91910-7299 |
6194216700
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IMPERIAL BEACH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 810 IMPERIAL BEACH BLVD., IMPERIAL BEACH, CA, 91932 |
(619) 424-6981
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California Institute of Arts & Technology
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College | 8.0 mi away | 401 Mile of Cars Way Suite 100, National City, CA, 91950 |
8775593621
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CIVIC CENTER BRANCH
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 365 F ST., CHULA VISTA, CA, 91910 |
(619) 691-5069
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at IMPERIAL BEACH REAM FLD NAS, CA US, located 3.9 miles from ZCTA5 92173. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.1° | 47.4° | 57.2° | 1.69" | — |
| February | 65.4° | 47.6° | 56.5° | 2.10" | — |
| March | 65.9° | 51.3° | 58.6° | 1.85" | — |
| April | 66.6° | 52.5° | 59.6° | 0.59" | — |
| May | 68.1° | 56.6° | 62.4° | 0.10" | — |
| June | 70.2° | 60.2° | 65.2° | 0.08" | — |
| July | 73.2° | 63.8° | 68.5° | 0.33" | — |
| August | 75.2° | 65.0° | 70.1° | 0.03" | — |
| September | 75.0° | 62.4° | 68.7° | 0.14" | — |
| October | 73.3° | 56.3° | 64.8° | 0.42" | — |
| November | 69.9° | 50.4° | 60.2° | 0.80" | — |
| December | 66.2° | 46.3° | 56.3° | 0.45" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Beach city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Chula Vista city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| National City city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Bonita CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Coronado city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| La Presa CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 92173. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.