La Jolla is a coastal neighborhood of San Diego, California, known for its coves, cliffs, and a village all its own — the high end of San Diego coastal living.
Coves, cliffs, and a village all its own. La Jolla runs from beachfront condos to estate-level Mount Soledad views — the high end of San Diego coastal living.
La Jolla at a glance
- Population
- 40,717
- Median age
- 43.7
- Median household income
- $147,230
- School district
- San Diego Unified School District
- Region
- Central San Diego
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA 92037). ZIP-code approximation — La Jolla is a San Diego neighborhood, not its own Census place.
Points of interest in La Jolla
Beach
La Jolla Cove
Beach
Windansea Beach
Landmark
Mount Soledad
Dining & main street
La Jolla Village
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Questions about La Jolla
What is La Jolla known for?
La Jolla is known for La Jolla Cove, Windansea Beach, Mount Soledad, and its village.
What school district serves La Jolla?
La Jolla is served by the San Diego Unified School District.
What is the population of La Jolla?
The La Jolla ZIP code (92037) has a population of 40,717, per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. La Jolla is a San Diego neighborhood, so ZIP-level figures are an approximation.
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