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Fallbrook, CA
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92028.
Population
32,112
Land area
17.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,831
ZIP codes
1
Fallbrook and its ZIP codes
Fallbrook at a glance
- Fallbrook is about 7.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 255th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $96,394, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $784,100 (7% above California) and median rent is $1,786 a month.
Local data for Fallbrook, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fallbrook, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,394
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$784,100
Median rent
$1,786/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,313), German Americans (3,550), Irish Americans (2,832).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Fallbrook.
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
$60.48M
1,062 loans, 8,527 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fallbrook, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fallbrook, 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
87° / 47°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fallbrook, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Fallbrook
1 in or overlapping Fallbrook. Population shown
Cities near Fallbrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RainbowCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 11.1 |
| Camp Pendleton MainsideCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 10.7 |
| BonsallCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 13.6 |
| PalaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.6 |
| TemeculaCity | 11 mi | 37.2 |
| OceansideCity | 11 mi | 41.3 |
| Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| VistaCity | 12 mi | 19 |
| Camp Pendleton SouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| Valley CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 27.4 |
| MurrietaCity | 15 mi | 35.4 |
| San MarcosCity | 16 mi | 24.6 |
| Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlsbadCity | 17 mi | 37.8 |
| WildomarCity | 17 mi | 23.7 |
| French ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fallbrook, CA in?
- Fallbrook is in San Diego County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Fallbrook, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fallbrook include 92028.
- What is the population of Fallbrook, CA?
- About 32,112 people live in Fallbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fallbrook?
- Nearby places include Rainbow (5.4 mi), Camp Pendleton Mainside (6 mi), Bonsall (6.3 mi), Pala (9.2 mi), Temecula (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023