Tecate, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91980
San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 165
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tecate has 165 residents, placing it in the 7th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 18 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 91980 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 91980 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tecate, San Diego County, California, home to just 165 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 91980, but per-capita income is $15,457. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 91980 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 91980
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tecate, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91980.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 91980, Tecate, 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
165
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91980?
45.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$15,457
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
25housing units
25
Total Housing Units
25
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
7.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 91980, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,610,000.
42
Businesses
216
Employees
$14.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 26.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 91980 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91963
Potrero (91963)
1,118 residents
- 91917
Dulzura (91917)
992 residents
- 91980 165
Tecate (91980)
165 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91980 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 91980 in?
ZIP code 91980 (Tecate) 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 91980?
ZIP code 91980 in Tecate, CA has a population of 165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91980?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91980 is Two or More Ethnicities at 0.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91980?
ZIP code 91980 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91980?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91980 are: Transportation and warehousing (11), Wholesale trade (8), Manufacturing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 91980?
In ZIP code 91980, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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