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Bonita, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91902

San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,653
781/sq mi
$122,524
Median income
$984,900
Median home value
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bonita pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
781
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91902 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91902 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bonita, San Diego County, California, home to 17,653 residents across 22.6 square miles, a density of 781 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91902 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,524 (21% above the California average), while per-capita income is $58,165. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $984,900 (27% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,221 monthly, and 76.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 91902, plus 6 more within San Diego County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 91902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bonita, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91902.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91902, Bonita, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,653

Population

22.6

Area (sq mi)

781

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91902?

45.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 39.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 12.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$122,524

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$58,165

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91902 ranks nationally

Bonita, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$122,524 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,271

Total Housing Units

6,127

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$984,900

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$2,221

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.0%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91902 have increased 17.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 218
2021 +11.9% 244
2022 +21.3% 297
2023 +1.3% 300
2024 +17.0% 352

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 394 business establishments in ZIP 91902, employing approximately 3,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,837,000.

394

Businesses

3,059

Employees

$130.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 16.0%
Construction 50 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 50 12.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.1%
Finance and insurance 23 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.8%
Retail trade 22 5.6%
Wholesale trade 20 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Manufacturing 6 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.3%
Educational services 4 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 91902 vs 92139 →

ZIP 91902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91902 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 91902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 91902 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 2.0 mi
91914 Chula Vista, CA 15,448 3.8 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 3.0 mi
92114 San Diego, CA 65,433 3.5 mi
91913 Chula Vista, CA 40,971 3.7 mi
91950 National City, CA 60,322 4.4 mi
91977 Spring Valley, CA 58,368 4.3 mi
91945 Lemon Grove, CA 25,460 4.7 mi
91911 Chula Vista, CA 82,999 4.6 mi
91915 Chula Vista, CA 24,659 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Diego County

91911 standard
Chula Vista, CA
Pop: 82,999
92154 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 79,708
91910 standard
Chula Vista, CA
Pop: 75,802
92126 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 73,343
92105 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 69,813
92114 standard
San Diego, CA
Pop: 65,433

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91902 in? ▼
ZIP code 91902 (Bonita) is located in San Diego County, California. San Diego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-diego-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 91902? ▼
ZIP code 91902 in Bonita, CA has a population of 17,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91902? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91902 is $122,524, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91902? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91902 is $984,900, which is 254% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91902? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91902 is White at 39.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91902? ▼
ZIP code 91902 has 394 business establishments employing approximately 3,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91902? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91902 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Construction (50), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91902? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91902 increased by 17.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91902? ▼
In ZIP code 91902, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 91902? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91902 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91902? ▼
In ZIP code 91902, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91902? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91902 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.