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Valley Center, CA

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92082.

Population

11,119

Land area

27.4sq mi

People per sq mi

405

ZIP codes

1

Valley Center and its ZIP codes

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Valley Center at a glance

  • Valley Center is 61% denser than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $132,361 a year, 34% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $883,700 (20% above California) and median rent is $1,750 a month.

Local data for Valley Center, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Valley Center, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$132,361

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$883,700

Median rent

$1,750/mo

Homeownership

92.6%

Bachelor's or higher

38.4%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

37.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,182), German Americans (1,379), Irish Americans (1,108).

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 Valley Center.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Sep 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

$25.7M

499 loans, 3,100 jobs reported

San Diego County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.2%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home18.1%

Average one-way commute: 37.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Valley Center, 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

91° / 38°F

16.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Valley Center, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.8%

U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

ZIP codes in Valley Center

1 in or overlapping Valley Center. Population shown

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Cities near Valley Center

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place5 mi6.6
EscondidoCity6.6 mi37.4
PalaCensus-designated place9.8 mi5.6
BonsallCensus-designated place10 mi13.6
San MarcosCity11 mi24.6
Harmony GroveCensus-designated place11 mi3.1
Del DiosCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place13 mi1.7
VistaCity13 mi19
Elfin ForestCensus-designated place13 mi2
RainbowCensus-designated place14 mi11.1
FallbrookCensus-designated place15 mi17.5
RamonaCensus-designated place15 mi38.4
PowayCity16 mi39.1
CarlsbadCity16 mi37.8
OceansideCity16 mi41.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Valley Center, CA in?
Valley Center is in San Diego County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Valley Center, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Valley Center include 92082.
What is the population of Valley Center, CA?
About 11,119 people live in Valley Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Valley Center?
Nearby places include Hidden Meadows (5 mi), Escondido (6.6 mi), Pala (9.8 mi), Bonsall (10 mi), San Marcos (11 mi).

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

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