Electrician direct mail in Del Mar:
a neighborhood-by-neighborhood plan
By Best Direct Mail, San Marcos · Numbers from USPS, the US Census Bureau and the California DMV
Del Mar is one of the smallest and most expensive cities in San Diego County. Many homes are older beach cottages and hillside houses on valuable land, which means constant remodels and rebuilds, and owners who expect high-end work.
Its ZIP Code, 92014, is larger than the city itself. It also covers Del Mar Heights and other neighborhoods that are part of the City of San Diego, which gives you more homes to mail. Below is what we'd mail where, starting with the public numbers for 92014.
Del Mar by ZIP Code
| ZIP Code | Built before 1980 | Owner-occupied | Median home value | New movers a month (average) | Electric cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 Del Mar, plus Del Mar Heights and nearby San Diego neighborhoods | 68% | 73% | $2,000,000+ | about 54 | 1,695 (14% of cars) |
Home age, homeownership and home value are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates for the ZIP Code area. New movers are a US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimate: residents who moved into a different home in the past year, turned into households and divided by 12. Electric cars are battery-electric passenger vehicles registered with the California DMV as of January 1, 2026.
New movers: on average about 50 households move to a new home in these ZIP Codes every month. New owners often remodel, add chargers and fix what the inspection found in their first months.
What a mailing costs: $2,682 for 5,000 homes with our recommended 8.5 × 11 EDDM® postcard, including printing and postage. See our EDDM® prices for other quantities.
What to mail in each neighborhood
The beach and the Village (92014)
West of Camino del Mar, the streets near the beach have older cottages, newer custom homes and many vacation rentals. Original homes are being remodeled or torn down and rebuilt all the time.
- Remodels and rebuilds, from panel upgrades to complete new wiring.
- Salt air corrosion on outdoor panels, meters, outlets and fixtures right on the ocean.
- Lighting design for decks, patios and ocean-view living spaces.
The Del Mar hillsides (92014)
East of Camino del Mar, the hillside streets have homes from the 1950s through the 70s on large, sloping lots with views. Many still have the panels they were built with.
- Panel upgrades for homes adding EV chargers, heat pumps and new kitchens.
- Landscape and security lighting on large, terraced lots.
- Home batteries and solar add-ons for owners who want power during outages.
Del Mar Heights (92014)
Just south of the city, Del Mar Heights is part of San Diego but shares the 92014 ZIP Code. It is mostly 1960s and 70s single-family homes with families, many owner-occupied.
- Panel upgrades and EV chargers, the clearest message for these streets.
- Remodel wiring for kitchens, additions and ADUs.
Most homes here are owner-occupied, so EDDM® reaches nearly every household you want at a lower price than a list.
A first Del Mar mailing plan
- Remodels and salt air to the beach and Village. Mail a 6 × 11 postcard to a homeowner list, so your cards skip the vacation rentals and go to households that better fit the job.
- Panel upgrades and EV chargers to Del Mar Heights and the hillsides. Mail an 8.5 × 11 EDDM® postcard to the owner-occupied routes. Pick them in our EDDM® route planner for 92014.
- New movers every month. New Del Mar owners often remodel right away. A small monthly mailing to new movers keeps you first in line.
Mail each group at least three times, a few weeks apart. Use a different offer code on each card so you can see which neighborhood and which service brings the calls.
EDDM® or a mailing list in Del Mar?
Which one is better depends on the neighborhood. Near the beach, where many homes are vacation rentals or second homes, a homeowner list reaches the owners even when they don't live there. In Del Mar Heights and the hillsides, where most homes are owner-occupied, EDDM® reaches nearly the same people for less. Check the homeowner number in the table above, and tell us the areas you want and we'll recommend the right mix.
What to put on a Del Mar postcard
- A high-quality design. In one of the most expensive cities in the county, the card itself says a lot about the quality of your work.
- Photos of your best finished work, especially lighting and remodels.
- Your California contractor license number, which the law requires in advertising, plus "licensed and insured".
- One service and one offer per card, matched to the neighborhood above.
For the full list of services, offers and a 12-month calendar, see our electrician direct mail guide.
Electricians postcard designs
Start from one of our ready-made electricians postcards. We add your logo, offer, license number and photos, send you a proof, then print and mail it. Need a custom design, or have your own? Just let us know.
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Del Mar at a glance
- New movers
- About 50 households a month
- Best areas
- Remodels and salt air repairs: the beach and the Village. Panel upgrades and EV chargers: Del Mar Heights. Home batteries and lighting: the Del Mar hillsides.
- What it costs
- $2,682 to mail 5,000 homes by EDDM®
- Where to start
- EDDM® for panel upgrades and EV chargers in Del Mar Heights, plus a small monthly new movers mailing.
Frequently asked questions
How many homes are there to mail in Del Mar?
The table above shows the homes and carrier routes in 92014, straight from the USPS EDDM® route map. That ZIP Code includes Del Mar Heights and other San Diego neighborhoods as well as the City of Del Mar, so it reaches more homes than the city alone.
Can I reach Del Mar owners who don't live there full time?
Yes. A homeowner list sends your postcard to the owner's mailing address, even when the Del Mar home is a vacation rental or second home. EDDM® only reaches whoever lives at the address.
Does salt air really damage electrical equipment?
Yes. Close to the ocean, salt in the air corrodes outdoor panels, meters, outlets and fixtures much faster than inland, which is a common reason for beach homeowners to call an electrician.
Do you mail in Del Mar?
Yes. We print at our shop in nearby San Marcos and take EDDM® mailings to the Del Mar Post Office.
Get a quote for your Del Mar mailing
Tell us which neighborhoods and services you want to focus on. We'll reply with a price for printing and mailing, and the routes or list we recommend.