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 High-density area
- $139,503
- Median income Above-median income area
- $781,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, with 24,659 residents across 19.7 square miles, a density of 1,251 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91915 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,503 (37% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,542. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $781,500 (1% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,959; 71.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 91915 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 91915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chula Vista, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91915.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 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 91915, 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
24,659
Population
19.7
Area (sq mi)
1,251
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91915?
35.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
24.7%
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?
$139,503
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$46,542
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91915 ranks among California ZIPs
Chula Vista, 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)
$139,503 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
10,954housing units
10,954
Total Housing Units
10,677
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
3.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$781,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$2,959
Median Rent
2006
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 91915 vs 91913 →
ZIP 91915 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
- 92154
San Diego (92154)
79,708 residents
- 91910
Chula Vista (91910)
75,802 residents
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
58,368 residents
- 91913
Chula Vista (91913)
40,971 residents
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
35,125 residents
- 92173 29,429
San Ysidro (92173)
29,429 residents
- 91915 24,659
Chula Vista (91915)
24,659 residents
- 91902 17,653
Bonita (91902)
17,653 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91915 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91915 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
- 91978
Spring Valley (91978)
$113,170 median income
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
$99,657 median income
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
$95,653 median income
- 92154
San Diego (92154)
$94,901 median income
- 91910
Chula Vista (91910)
$90,222 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91915, 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 (24,659 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 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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