Pine Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91962
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,646
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $143,094
- Median income Above-median income area
- $528,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pine Valley pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91962 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 91962 (Pine Valley, CA) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.0 in 2023 to 275.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91962 covers 133.8 square miles in Pine Valley, San Diego County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,646 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91962 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,094 (41% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,827. Unemployment is 21.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $528,100 (32% below the average California ZIP); owner occupancy is 92.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 91962 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 91962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pine Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91962.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 91962, Pine Valley, 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
1,646
Population
133.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91962?
50.8
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$143,094
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$63,827
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 91962 ranks among California ZIPs
Pine Valley, 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)
$143,094 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,197housing units
1,197
Total Housing Units
1,081
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$528,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
1974
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91962 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 198 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 228 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 264 |
| 2023 | -4.8% | 251 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 276 |
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 34 business establishments in ZIP 91962, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,096,000.
34
Businesses
167
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 38.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 91962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91906
Campo (91906)
3,627 residents
- 91962
Pine Valley (91962)
1,646 residents
- 91916
Descanso (91916)
1,622 residents
- 91931 592
Guatay (91931)
592 residents
- 91948 78
Mount Laguna (91948)
78 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91962 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91962 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91962
Pine Valley (91962)
$143,094 median income
- 91916
Descanso (91916)
$103,438 median income
- 91931
Guatay (91931)
$63,750 median income
- 91906
Campo (91906)
$62,500 median income
- 91948 $55,066
Mount Laguna (91948)
$55,066 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91962 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91962, 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 (1,646 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 91962 in?
ZIP code 91962 (Pine Valley) 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 91962?
ZIP code 91962 in Pine Valley, CA has a population of 1,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91962?
The median household income in ZIP 91962 is $143,094, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91962?
The median home value in ZIP 91962 is $528,100, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91962 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91962?
ZIP code 91962 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91962 are: Construction (13), Utilities (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91962?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91962 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 91962?
In ZIP code 91962, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 91962?
In ZIP code 91962, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91962 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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