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Poway, CA
City in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92064.
Population
48,713
Land area
39.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,247
ZIP codes
1
Poway and its ZIP codes
Poway at a glance
- Poway is about 4.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 193rd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $148,359, 50% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,034,800 (41% above California) and median rent is $2,301 a month.
Local data for Poway, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poway, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,359
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$1,034,800
Median rent
$2,301/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
54.2%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,538), German Americans (6,026), Irish Americans (5,245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Poway.
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
$219M
1,804 loans, 22,451 jobs reported
How people get to work
Poway, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home23.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poway, 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
82° / 46°F
14.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poway, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.0%
U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Poway
1 in or overlapping Poway. Population shown
Cities near Poway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Del DiosCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| RamonaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 38.4 |
| Eucalyptus HillsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.8 |
| SanteeCity | 9.5 mi | 16.5 |
| EscondidoCity | 9.9 mi | 37.4 |
| Harmony GroveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Fairbanks RanchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| Rancho Santa FeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| Elfin ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Winter GardensCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| BostoniaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| San Diego Country EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.8 |
| San MarcosCity | 13 mi | 24.6 |
| El CajonCity | 14 mi | 14.5 |
| Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poway, CA in?
- Poway is in San Diego County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Poway, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Poway include 92064.
- What is the population of Poway, CA?
- About 48,713 people live in Poway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poway?
- Nearby places include Del Dios (8.3 mi), Ramona (8.5 mi), Eucalyptus Hills (8.7 mi), Santee (9.5 mi), Escondido (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023