Chula Vista, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91914

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

15,448
948/sq mi
$190,786
Median income
$1,049,600
Median home value
50.7%
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 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
948
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91914 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91914 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.3 square miles in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 15,448 residents, producing a population density of 948 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 91914 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91914 sits at $190,786 (88% above the California average), while per-capita income is $57,944. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,049,600 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91914 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 91914 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 91914

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91914.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91914, Chula Vista, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,448

Population

16.3

Area (sq mi)

948

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 91914?

38.9

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

23.2%

Foreign-Born

White 33.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 20.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%

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?

$190,786

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$57,944

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91914 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$190,786 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,929

Total Housing Units

4,820

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

3.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$1,049,600

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

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

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

+14.0%

YoY Change (2021)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91914 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +7.0% 223
2018 -1.7% 219
2019 +5.8% 232
2020 +2.6% 238
2021 +14.0% 271

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 587 business establishments in ZIP 91914, employing approximately 6,952 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,763,000.

587

Businesses

6,952

Employees

$303.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 105 17.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 98 16.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 11.4%
Retail trade 46 7.8%
Wholesale trade 45 7.7%
Finance and insurance 32 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 5.3%
Other services (except public administration) 31 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 30 5.1%
Construction 24 4.1%
Educational services 18 3.1%
Manufacturing 17 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.9%
Information 10 1.7%

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 91914 vs 91915 →

ZIP 91914 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 91914 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 91914 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 91914 ranks the highest 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 3.0 mi
91902 Bonita, CA 17,653 3.8 mi
91978 Spring Valley, CA 8,896 4.1 mi
91913 Chula Vista, CA 40,971 3.7 mi
91977 Spring Valley, CA 58,368 4.9 mi
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 5.7 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 6.4 mi
91941 La Mesa, CA 31,779 6.9 mi
92114 San Diego, CA 65,433 6.6 mi
91950 National City, CA 60,322 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Diego County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91914 in?
ZIP code 91914 (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 91914?
ZIP code 91914 in Chula Vista, CA has a population of 15,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91914?
The median household income in ZIP 91914 is $190,786, which is 150% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91914?
The median home value in ZIP 91914 is $1,049,600, which is 277% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91914?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91914 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91914?
ZIP code 91914 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 6,952 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91914?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91914 are: Health care and social assistance (105), Professional, scientific, and technical services (98), Real estate and rental and leasing (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91914?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91914 increased by 14.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 91914?
In ZIP code 91914, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.7% 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 91914?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91914 is 29.2 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 91914?
In ZIP code 91914, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91914?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91914 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Chula Vista, CA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.