About University City, California
University City (UC) wraps around UC San Diego and the University Towne Center (UTC) mixed-use core. The area is one of the largest condo and townhome markets in the city, with strong rental demand from UCSD students, faculty, biotech employees, and Scripps medical staff. South UC features single-family homes on quiet streets; North UC is dominated by the high-rise condo towers and the Westfield UTC mall.
University City highlights
- UCSD adjacent
- Biotech jobs
- UTC retail
- Condo & SFR mix
Neighborhoods & areas of University City
North UC / UTC
High-rise condos, Westfield UTC, biotech corridor, and trolley.
South UC
Single-family neighborhoods with mid-century homes and great schools.
Nobel area
Townhomes, condos, and apartments near UCSD.
Things to do in University City
- Westfield UTC mall
- UCSD campus & events
- Standley Park & Recreation Center
- Rose Canyon trails
- La Jolla beaches (next door)
- Trolley to downtown
University City ZIP codes
We serve every ZIP code in University City, California. Searching by ZIP? Here are the ones that cover this city:
ZIP codes for University City, CA: 92122.
Working with our team in University City
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