Potrero, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91963

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

1,118
13/sq mi
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 91963 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.3 square miles in Potrero, San Diego County, California. The area is home to 1,118 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 91963 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91963 sits at , while per-capita income is $5,421. The poverty rate stands at 93.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 31.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91963 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 16.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Diego County, so you can benchmark 91963 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 91963, Potrero, 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

1,118

Population

87.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91963?

16.6

Median Age

39.8%

Male

60.2%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 5.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%

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?

$5,421

Per Capita Income

93.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 18.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

197

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.0%
Renter 69.0%

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 91963, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,129,000.

9

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 44.4%

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 91963 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 91963 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
91980 Tecate, CA 165 2.6 mi
91917 Dulzura, CA 992 6.5 mi
91906 Campo, CA 3,627 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91963 in?
ZIP code 91963 (Potrero) 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 91963?
ZIP code 91963 in Potrero, CA has a population of 1,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91963?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91963 is Two or More Ethnicities at 26.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 92.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91963?
ZIP code 91963 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91963?
In ZIP code 91963, 18.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 91963?
In ZIP code 91963, approximately 31.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91963?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91963 is 93.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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