Spring Valley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91977
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 58,368
- 2,333/sq mi High-density area
- $99,657
- Median income Above-median income area
- $665,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spring Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,333
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91977 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 91977 (Spring Valley, CA) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 361.0 in 2023 to 394.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91977 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Valley, San Diego County, California, with 58,368 residents across 25.0 square miles, a density of 2,333 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91977 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,657 (2% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,866. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $665,600 (14% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,925; 63.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 91977 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 91977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91977.
- Construction
Construction
198 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 78
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 69
Accommodation and food services
69 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 91977, Spring 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
58,368
Population
25.0
Area (sq mi)
2,333
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91977?
35.8
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
19.9%
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?
$99,657
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$39,866
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91977 ranks nationally
Spring Valley, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$99,657 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,669housing units
19,669
Total Housing Units
19,118
Occupied Units
551
Vacant Units
3.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$665,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,925
Median Rent
1975
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
395
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+295%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91977 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +295% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 259 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 300 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 347 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 361 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 395 |
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 829 business establishments in ZIP 91977, employing approximately 7,111 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,345,000.
829
Businesses
7,111
Employees
$313.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 198 | 23.9% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.0% |
| Information | 7 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 91977 vs 91941 →
ZIP 91977 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92105
San Diego (92105)
69,813 residents
- 92114
San Diego (92114)
65,433 residents
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
58,368 residents
- 92020
El Cajon (92020)
57,767 residents
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
38,069 residents
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
35,125 residents
- 91941
La Mesa (91941)
31,779 residents
- 91945 25,460
Lemon Grove (91945)
25,460 residents
- 91902 17,653
Bonita (91902)
17,653 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91977 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91977 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91914
Chula Vista (91914)
$190,786 median income
- 91902
Bonita (91902)
$122,524 median income
- 91941
La Mesa (91941)
$115,381 median income
- 91978
Spring Valley (91978)
$113,170 median income
- 91977
Spring Valley (91977)
$99,657 median income
- 92114
San Diego (92114)
$97,794 median income
- 92139
San Diego (92139)
$95,653 median income
- 91942
La Mesa (91942)
$92,896 median income
- 91945
Lemon Grove (91945)
$88,016 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91977 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91941 | La Mesa, CA | 31,779 | 2.4 mi |
| 91945 | Lemon Grove, CA | 25,460 | 2.2 mi |
| 91978 | Spring Valley, CA | 8,896 | 3.1 mi |
| 91942 | La Mesa, CA | 38,069 | 3.8 mi |
| 92114 | San Diego, CA | 65,433 | 3.6 mi |
| 91902 | Bonita, CA | 17,653 | 4.3 mi |
| 92020 | El Cajon, CA | 57,767 | 5.1 mi |
| 92139 | San Diego, CA | 35,125 | 4.4 mi |
| 91914 | Chula Vista, CA | 15,448 | 4.9 mi |
| 92105 | San Diego, CA | 69,813 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91977, 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 (58,368 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 91977 in?
ZIP code 91977 (Spring 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 91977?
ZIP code 91977 in Spring Valley, CA has a population of 58,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91977?
The median household income in ZIP 91977 is $99,657, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91977?
The median home value in ZIP 91977 is $665,600, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91977?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91977 is White at 35.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91977?
ZIP code 91977 has 829 business establishments employing approximately 7,111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91977?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91977 are: Construction (198), Retail trade (102), Health care and social assistance (93). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91977?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91977 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 295%. 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 91977?
In ZIP code 91977, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 91977?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91977 is 26.5 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 91977?
In ZIP code 91977, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91977?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91977 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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