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Del Mar, CA
City in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92014.
Population
3,903
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,273
ZIP codes
1
Del Mar and its ZIP codes
Del Mar at a glance
- Del Mar is about 9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $199,152, about 2 times the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Del Mar, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Del Mar, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$199,152
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
86.4%
Median age
55.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (600), German Americans (458), Polish Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Del Mar.
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
$59.7M
905 loans, 6,749 jobs reported
How people get to work
Del Mar, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.1%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home49.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Del Mar, 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
80° / 47°F
11.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Del Mar, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.0%
U.S. 33.3% -12.3 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
5.3%
U.S. 12.8% -7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.5%
U.S. 11.1% -8.6 pts
ZIP codes in Del Mar
1 in or overlapping Del Mar. Population shown
Cities near Del Mar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Solana BeachCity | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Fairbanks RanchCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.1 |
| EncinitasCity | 5.7 mi | 19.1 |
| Rancho Santa FeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Elfin ForestCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| CarlsbadCity | 11 mi | 37.8 |
| Del DiosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| San DiegoCity | 11 mi | 326.1 |
| Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Harmony GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| San MarcosCity | 13 mi | 24.6 |
| PowayCity | 15 mi | 39.1 |
| VistaCity | 15 mi | 19 |
| EscondidoCity | 17 mi | 37.4 |
| SanteeCity | 17 mi | 16.5 |
| OceansideCity | 19 mi | 41.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Del Mar, CA in?
- Del Mar is in San Diego County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Del Mar, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Del Mar include 92014.
- What is the population of Del Mar, CA?
- About 3,903 people live in Del Mar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Del Mar?
- Nearby places include Solana Beach (2.3 mi), Fairbanks Ranch (4.8 mi), Encinitas (5.7 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (5.7 mi), Elfin Forest (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023