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Bonsall, CA
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92003, 92084.
Population
4,332
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
318
ZIP codes
2
Bonsall and its ZIP codes
Bonsall at a glance
- Bonsall is 26% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $113,537, 15% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $958,700 (30% above California) and median rent is $2,336 a month.
Local data for Bonsall, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bonsall, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,537
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$958,700
Median rent
$2,336/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
48.1%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,140), German Americans (383), Irish Americans (382).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Bonsall.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,402
1,535,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.8B
FY 2026, $10,862 per person
PPP loans
$10.2M
168 loans, 1,304 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bonsall, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home20.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bonsall, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,698
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
6,088
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 46°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bonsall, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Bonsall
2 in or overlapping Bonsall. Population shown
Cities near Bonsall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6.6 |
| FallbrookCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 17.5 |
| VistaCity | 6.7 mi | 19 |
| OceansideCity | 7.4 mi | 41.3 |
| Camp Pendleton MainsideCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 10.7 |
| RainbowCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 11.1 |
| San MarcosCity | 9.8 mi | 24.6 |
| PalaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Valley CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 27.4 |
| Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Camp Pendleton SouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| CarlsbadCity | 12 mi | 37.8 |
| EscondidoCity | 13 mi | 37.4 |
| Harmony GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Elfin ForestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Del DiosCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bonsall, CA in?
- Bonsall is in San Diego County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Bonsall, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bonsall include 92003, 92084.
- What is the population of Bonsall, CA?
- About 4,332 people live in Bonsall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bonsall?
- Nearby places include Hidden Meadows (6 mi), Fallbrook (6.3 mi), Vista (6.7 mi), Oceanside (7.4 mi), Camp Pendleton Mainside (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023