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 High-density area
- $122,524
- Median income Above-median income area
- $984,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 91902 (Bonita, CA) rose +17.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.5 in 2023 to 351.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,165. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $984,900 (27% above the average California ZIP), while 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,221.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 91902 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91902?
45.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
19.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$58,165
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91902 ranks among California ZIPs
Bonita, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$122,524 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,271housing units
6,271
Total Housing Units
6,127
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$984,900
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 91911
Chula Vista (91911)
82,999 residents
- 91910
Chula Vista (91910)
75,802 residents
- 92114
San Diego (92114)
65,433 residents
- 91950
National City (91950)
60,322 residents
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
58,368 residents
- 91913
Chula Vista (91913)
40,971 residents
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
35,125 residents
- 91945 25,460
Lemon Grove (91945)
25,460 residents
- 91915 24,659
Chula Vista (91915)
24,659 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91902 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91914
Chula Vista (91914)
$190,786 median income
- 91915
Chula Vista (91915)
$139,503 median income
- 91913
Chula Vista (91913)
$129,337 median income
- 91902
Bonita (91902)
$122,524 median income
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
$99,657 median income
- 92114
San Diego (92114)
$97,794 median income
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
$95,653 median income
- 91910
Chula Vista (91910)
$90,222 median income
- 91945
Lemon Grove (91945)
$88,016 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91902, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,653 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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