Bachelor's Degree or Higher (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — San Diego Metro

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Coastal zip codes from Encinitas south through La Jolla and into central San Diego consistently exhibit the highest bachelor's degree attainment rates, frequently exceeding 50%, forming a pronounced high-education corridor along the western edge of the metro. In stark contrast, the southern zip codes around National City and portions of Chula Vista, along with inland areas near El Cajon and the far eastern rural zip codes, display markedly lower rates, often falling below 20%. A notable pocket of very low attainment (under 10%) appears in the central-western area just inland of the coast, likely corresponding to neighborhoods with higher immigrant populations or lower-income demographics.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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