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Chula Vista, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91913

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

40,971
1,552/sq mi
$129,337
Median income
$812,200
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,552
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91913 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91913 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, with 40,971 residents across 26.4 square miles, a density of 1,552 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91913 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,337 (27% above the California average), while per-capita income is $47,295. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $812,200 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,993 monthly, and 70.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 91913 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Diego County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 91913

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chula Vista, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91913.

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 91913, 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

40,971

Population

26.4

Area (sq mi)

1,552

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91913?

35.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

28.7%

Foreign-Born

White 21.2%
African American 8.5%
Asian 26.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%

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?

$129,337

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$47,295

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91913 ranks nationally

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

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

$129,337 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,058

Total Housing Units

17,428

Occupied Units

630

Vacant Units

3.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$812,200

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$2,993

Median Rent

2005

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91913 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 241
2021 +16.1% 279
2022 +13.3% 316
2023 +10.4% 350
2024 +3.7% 362

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 473 business establishments in ZIP 91913, employing approximately 3,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,924,000.

473

Businesses

3,016

Employees

$163.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 78 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 62 13.1%
Construction 54 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 36 7.6%
Retail trade 32 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.5%
Wholesale trade 23 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.7%
Other services (except public administration) 22 4.7%
Finance and insurance 19 4.0%
Educational services 15 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.5%
Manufacturing 10 2.1%
Information 7 1.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 91913 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 91913 ranks #5 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 91913 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 91913 ranks #3 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
91915 Chula Vista, CA 24,659 2.2 mi
92154 San Diego, CA 79,708 3.7 mi
91902 Bonita, CA 17,653 3.7 mi
91911 Chula Vista, CA 82,999 4.0 mi
91914 Chula Vista, CA 15,448 3.7 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 4.3 mi
91977 Spring Valley, CA 58,368 7.3 mi
92173 San Ysidro, CA 29,429 5.6 mi
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 5.5 mi
91941 La Mesa, CA 31,779 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Diego County

91911 standard
Chula Vista, CA
Pop: 82,999
92154 standard
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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
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Pop: 65,433

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91913 in? ▼
ZIP code 91913 (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 91913? ▼
ZIP code 91913 in Chula Vista, CA has a population of 40,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91913? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91913 is $129,337, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91913? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91913 is $812,200, which is 192% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91913? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91913 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91913? ▼
ZIP code 91913 has 473 business establishments employing approximately 3,016 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91913? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91913 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Health care and social assistance (62), Construction (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91913? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91913 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 91913? ▼
In ZIP code 91913, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 91913? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91913 is 30.3 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 91913? ▼
In ZIP code 91913, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91913? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91913 is 7.0% 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.