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Chula Vista, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91911

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

82,999
2,736/sq mi
$82,350
Median income
$636,100
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chula Vista pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2,736
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91911 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, with 82,999 residents across 30.3 square miles, a density of 2,736 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91911 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,350 (19% below the California average), while per-capita income is $33,159. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.9%. Median home value sits at $636,100 (18% below the state average), median rent at $2,078 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Diego County, letting you compare 91911 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 91911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chula Vista, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91911.

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 91911, Chula Vista, 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

82,999

Population

30.3

Area (sq mi)

2,736

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91911?

36.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

33.4%

Foreign-Born

White 23.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 76.2%

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?

$82,350

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$33,159

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91911 ranks nationally

Chula Vista, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,350 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

27,366

Total Housing Units

25,440

Occupied Units

1,926

Vacant Units

3.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.1%
Renter 47.9%

$636,100

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$2,078

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91911 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 260
2021 +14.3% 297
2022 +16.4% 346
2023 +3.8% 359
2024 +6.8% 384

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 1,574 business establishments in ZIP 91911, employing approximately 21,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,174,471,000.

1,574

Businesses

21,397

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 233 14.8%
Construction 214 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 179 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 155 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 138 8.8%
Wholesale trade 129 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 101 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 97 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 85 5.4%
Manufacturing 84 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 62 3.9%
Finance and insurance 40 2.5%
Information 23 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.1%
Educational services 10 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.3%

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 91911 vs 91910 →

ZIP 91911 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 91911 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 91911 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 91911 ranks #9 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
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 2.1 mi
92173 San Ysidro, CA 29,429 3.7 mi
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 5.0 mi
91913 Chula Vista, CA 40,971 4.0 mi
92154 San Diego, CA 79,708 4.0 mi
91902 Bonita, CA 17,653 4.6 mi
91932 Imperial Beach, CA 25,718 4.4 mi
92114 San Diego, CA 65,433 6.9 mi
91950 National City, CA 60,322 4.9 mi
91915 Chula Vista, CA 24,659 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Diego County

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
92021 standard
El Cajon, CA
Pop: 65,068

Related Areas

San Diego County Chula Vista, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91911 in? ▼
ZIP code 91911 (Chula Vista) 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 91911? ▼
ZIP code 91911 in Chula Vista, CA has a population of 82,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91911? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91911 is $82,350, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91911? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91911 is $636,100, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91911? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91911 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91911? ▼
ZIP code 91911 has 1,574 business establishments employing approximately 21,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91911? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91911 are: Retail trade (233), Construction (214), Health care and social assistance (179). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91911? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91911 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. 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 91911? ▼
In ZIP code 91911, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 91911? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91911 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91911? ▼
In ZIP code 91911, approximately 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91911? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91911 is 10.4% 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.