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ZIP Code 91948

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

78
2/sq mi
$55,066
Median income
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Laguna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91948 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91948 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.0 square miles in Mount Laguna, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 78 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 91948 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91948 sits at $55,066 (46% below the California average), while per-capita income is $37,509. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 38.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91948 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 91948 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 →

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 91948, Mount Laguna, 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

78

Population

52.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91948?

34.0

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 11.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,066

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$37,509

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

38.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 91948 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,066 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 40.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

95

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 91948, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $612,000.

8

Businesses

28

Employees

$612K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 37.5%

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 91948 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 91948 ranks #3 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 91948 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 91948 ranks #3 of 3 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
91962 Pine Valley, CA 1,646 6.5 mi
91931 Guatay, CA 592 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91948 in?
ZIP code 91948 (Mount Laguna) 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 91948?
ZIP code 91948 in Mount Laguna, CA has a population of 78 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91948?
The median household income in ZIP 91948 is $55,066, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91948 is White at 88.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91948?
ZIP code 91948 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91948?
In ZIP code 91948, 40.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 91948?
In ZIP code 91948, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91948?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91948 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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