Area Code 442

California (CA) • Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Victorville, Vista, Apple Valley, Desert Hot Springs • Pacific Time (PT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 2.2M people across 128 ZIP codes.
•Overlapping area codes: 760.
•Major cities: Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 442.

Income

71st

Home values

92nd

Poverty rate

61st

Area Code Basics

Primary State

California (CA)

States Served

California (CA)

Major Cities

Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Victorville, Vista, Apple Valley, Desert Hot Springs

Time Zone(s)

Pacific Time (PT)

Est. Population

2.2M

ZIP Codes

128

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.