Dulzura, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91917
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 992
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $564,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dulzura pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91917 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 91917 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dulzura, San Diego County, California, home to just 992 residents across 94.5 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 91917, but per-capita income is $27,105. The poverty rate is 42.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $564,500 (27% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,742; owner occupancy is 58.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 91917 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 →
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 91917, Dulzura, 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
992
Population
94.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91917?
35.3
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
17.5%
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?
$27,105
Per Capita Income
42.3%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
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
322housing units
322
Total Housing Units
206
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
3.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$564,500
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,742
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 91917, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $591,000.
6
Businesses
8
Employees
$591K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 50.0% |
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 91917 vs 91980 →
ZIP 91917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91935
Jamul (91935)
8,624 residents
- 91963 1,118
Potrero (91963)
1,118 residents
- 91917 992
Dulzura (91917)
992 residents
- 91980 165
Tecate (91980)
165 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91917 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 91917 in?
ZIP code 91917 (Dulzura) 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 91917?
ZIP code 91917 in Dulzura, CA has a population of 992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91917?
The median home value in ZIP 91917 is $564,500, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91917 is White at 49.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91917?
ZIP code 91917 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91917?
In ZIP code 91917, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91917?
In ZIP code 91917, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91917 is 42.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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