California · City Profile

Oceanside, CA

ZIP codes
7
Population
197,534
Median income
$83,772
Median home value
$649,000

Oceanside sits in San Diego, California, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 197,534 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Oceanside has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $649,000 and median asking rent runs around $2,234 per month. Median household income hovers around $83,772. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Oceanside

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
92049 San Diego 0
92051 San Diego 0
92052 San Diego 0
92054 San Diego 37,050 $68,713 $753,400
92056 San Diego 54,190 $97,736 $646,800
92057 San Diego 58,022 $100,066 $624,600
92058 San Diego 48,272 $68,576 $571,200

Thinking about relocating to Oceanside?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $649,000, and median rent is $2,234. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.