Chula Vista, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91915

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

24,659
1,251/sq mi
$139,503
Median income
$781,500
Median home value
51.6%
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 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,251
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.7 square miles in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 24,659 residents, producing a population density of 1,251 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 91915 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91915 sits at $139,503 (37% above the California average), while per-capita income is $46,542. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $781,500 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $2,959 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 91915 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 91915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91915.

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 91915, 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

24,659

Population

19.7

Area (sq mi)

1,251

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91915?

35.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 26.8%
African American 9.0%
Asian 19.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%

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?

$139,503

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$46,542

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91915 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$139,503 Top 5% higher than 95% 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

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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,954

Total Housing Units

10,677

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

3.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$781,500

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$2,959

Median Rent

2006

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2021)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91915 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +5.7% 194
2017 +7.1% 208
2019 227
2020 +2.6% 232
2021 +12.9% 262

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 529 business establishments in ZIP 91915, employing approximately 6,432 people with a combined annual payroll of $214,373,000.

529

Businesses

6,432

Employees

$214.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 78 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 76 14.4%
Retail trade 69 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 41 7.8%
Construction 40 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 36 6.8%
Wholesale trade 32 6.0%
Finance and insurance 32 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 3.4%
Information 11 2.1%
Manufacturing 8 1.5%
Educational services 8 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 91915 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 91915 ranks #8 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 91915 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 91915 ranks #2 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
91913 Chula Vista, CA 40,971 2.2 mi
91914 Chula Vista, CA 15,448 3.0 mi
92154 San Diego, CA 79,708 4.9 mi
91978 Spring Valley, CA 8,896 7.1 mi
91902 Bonita, CA 17,653 5.1 mi
91911 Chula Vista, CA 82,999 6.2 mi
91910 Chula Vista, CA 75,802 6.4 mi
91977 Spring Valley, CA 58,368 7.7 mi
92139 San Diego, CA 35,125 7.0 mi
92173 San Ysidro, CA 29,429 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91915 in?
ZIP code 91915 (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 91915?
ZIP code 91915 in Chula Vista, CA has a population of 24,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91915?
The median household income in ZIP 91915 is $139,503, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91915?
The median home value in ZIP 91915 is $781,500, which is 181% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91915 is Two or More Ethnicities at 31.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91915?
ZIP code 91915 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 6,432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91915?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91915 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Accommodation and food services (76), Retail trade (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91915?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91915 increased by 12.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 91915?
In ZIP code 91915, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% 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 91915?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91915 is 33.6 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 91915?
In ZIP code 91915, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91915 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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