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La Mesa, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91941

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

31,779
1,522/sq mi
$115,381
Median income
$928,700
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Mesa pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,522
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91941 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91941 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Mesa, San Diego County, California, with 31,779 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 1,522 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91941 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,381 (13% above the California average), while per-capita income is $57,539. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $928,700 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,147 a month; 67.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 91941 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Diego County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 91941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Mesa, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91941.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 91941, La Mesa, 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

31,779

Population

20.9

Area (sq mi)

1,522

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91941?

41.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 63.9%
African American 6.3%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%

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?

$115,381

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$57,539

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91941 ranks nationally

La Mesa, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,381 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,184

Total Housing Units

12,647

Occupied Units

537

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$928,700

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$2,147

Median Rent

1969

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

339

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+239%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91941 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 226
2021 +14.0% 258
2022 +15.5% 298
2023 +10.0% 328
2024 +3.6% 339

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 735 business establishments in ZIP 91941, employing approximately 6,032 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,593,000.

735

Businesses

6,032

Employees

$261.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 150 20.4%
Health care and social assistance 97 13.2%
Construction 87 11.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 71 9.7%
Retail trade 58 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 53 7.2%
Finance and insurance 48 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.5%
Wholesale trade 10 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Manufacturing 8 1.1%
Information 6 0.8%

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 91941 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 91941 ranks #7 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 91941 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 91941 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
91977 Spring Valley, CA 58,368 2.4 mi
91942 La Mesa, CA 38,069 2.0 mi
92020 El Cajon, CA 57,767 2.8 mi
91945 Lemon Grove, CA 25,460 3.0 mi
92115 San Diego, CA 58,560 4.6 mi
91978 Spring Valley, CA 8,896 3.9 mi
92119 San Diego, CA 23,057 4.2 mi
92071 Santee, CA 53,422 6.3 mi
92120 San Diego, CA 26,317 5.1 mi
92114 San Diego, CA 65,433 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91941 in? ▼
ZIP code 91941 (La Mesa) 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 91941? ▼
ZIP code 91941 in La Mesa, CA has a population of 31,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91941? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91941 is $115,381, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91941? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91941 is $928,700, which is 234% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91941? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91941 is White at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91941? ▼
ZIP code 91941 has 735 business establishments employing approximately 6,032 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91941? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91941 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (150), Health care and social assistance (97), Construction (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91941? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91941 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 91941? ▼
In ZIP code 91941, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 91941? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91941 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91941? ▼
In ZIP code 91941, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91941? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91941 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.