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Carlsbad, CA

City in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011.

Population

114,373

Land area

37.8sq mi

People per sq mi

3,025

ZIP codes

4

Carlsbad and its ZIP codes

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Carlsbad at a glance

  • Carlsbad is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 56th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $142,748, 44% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,257,000 (71% above California) and median rent is $2,808 a month.

Local data for Carlsbad, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carlsbad, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$142,748

Poverty rate

6.9%

Median home value

$1,257,000

Median rent

$2,808/mo

Homeownership

62.9%

Bachelor's or higher

62.1%

Median age

42.5

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,411), Mexican Americans (14,682), Irish Americans (14,141).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Carlsbad.

Details

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

$35.83B

FY 2026, $10,862 per person

PPP loans

$609M

5,831 loans, 61,919 jobs reported

San Diego County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Carlsbad, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone59.6%
  • Carpooled5.0%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home31.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carlsbad, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

74° / 48°F

11.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carlsbad, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.3%

U.S. 33.3% -10.0 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

8.0%

U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.5%

U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts

ZIP codes in Carlsbad

4 in or overlapping Carlsbad. Population shown

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Cities near Carlsbad

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.7
VistaCity4.9 mi19
EncinitasCity5.5 mi19.1
San MarcosCity6.1 mi24.6
Elfin ForestCensus-designated place6.3 mi2
OceansideCity7.4 mi41.3
Rancho Santa FeCensus-designated place8.2 mi6.7
Harmony GroveCensus-designated place8.3 mi3.1
Solana BeachCity8.9 mi3.4
Camp Pendleton SouthCensus-designated place9.7 mi6.9
Del DiosCensus-designated place9.8 mi0.4
Fairbanks RanchCensus-designated place10 mi5.1
Del MarCity11 mi1.7
BonsallCensus-designated place12 mi13.6
Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place12 mi6.6
EscondidoCity13 mi37.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carlsbad, CA in?
Carlsbad is in San Diego County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Carlsbad, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Carlsbad include 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011.
What is the population of Carlsbad, CA?
About 114,373 people live in Carlsbad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carlsbad?
Nearby places include Lake San Marcos (4.3 mi), Vista (4.9 mi), Encinitas (5.5 mi), San Marcos (6.1 mi), Elfin Forest (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023