Jamul, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91935

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

8,624
35/sq mi
$151,538
Median income
$902,400
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jamul pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91935 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91935 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 250.0 square miles in Jamul, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 8,624 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 91935 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91935 sits at $151,538 (49% above the California average), while per-capita income is $54,425. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $902,400 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $2,224 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91935 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 91935 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 91935

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91935.

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 91935, Jamul, 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

8,624

Population

250.0

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91935?

48.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

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?

$151,538

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$54,425

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91935 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,538 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,097

Total Housing Units

2,950

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$902,400

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$2,224

Median Rent

1984

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91935 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 199
2021 +12.9% 224
2022 +18.6% 266
2023 +4.4% 278
2024 +5.9% 294

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 173 business establishments in ZIP 91935, employing approximately 2,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,372,000.

173

Businesses

2,186

Employees

$118.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 30.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.9%
Retail trade 9 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.2%
Manufacturing 8 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.5%
Information 5 2.9%
Educational services 3 1.7%

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 91935 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 91935 ranks #4 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 91935 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 91935 ranks the highest of 4 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
92019 El Cajon, CA 42,598 7.1 mi
91917 Dulzura, CA 992 8.0 mi
91901 Alpine, CA 17,403 8.1 mi
92021 El Cajon, CA 65,068 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91935 in?
ZIP code 91935 (Jamul) 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 91935?
ZIP code 91935 in Jamul, CA has a population of 8,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91935?
The median household income in ZIP 91935 is $151,538, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91935?
The median home value in ZIP 91935 is $902,400, which is 224% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91935 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91935?
ZIP code 91935 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 2,186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91935 are: Construction (53), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91935?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91935 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 91935?
In ZIP code 91935, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 91935?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91935 is 35.7 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 91935?
In ZIP code 91935, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91935 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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