ZIP Code 91911: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 85,542 Household income: $82,350 Rent: $2,078

Overview

Total population

85,542

Rent

$2,078

Year built

1971

Household income

$82,350

Per capita income

$33,159

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

62.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

County

San Diego County

City

Chula Vista

Total population

85,542

Adults over 25

57,958

Total households

25,440

Household size

3.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$82,350

Per capita income

$33,159

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

62.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,078

Year built

1971

Households that rent

47.9%

Households that own

52.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

23.6%

Black

3.8%

Asian

7.3%

Two or more races

41.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

76.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

23.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

34,657 (91.2%)

Commute time to work

28 mins

Work from home

3,344 (8.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

42%

High school graduate or GED

27.4%

Some college or associate degree

11.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

19.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 91911 with: San Diego County, CA Chula Vista, CA San Diego metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 91911

Total population85,542

Rent$2,078

Year built1971

Household income$82,350

Per capita income$33,159

Poverty rate10.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

San Diego County, CA

Total population3,288,774

Rent$2,246

Year built1980

Household income$106,268

Per capita income$51,976

Poverty rate10.3%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Chula Vista, CA

Total population276,375

Rent$2,229

Year built1987

Household income$108,032

Per capita income$41,343

Poverty rate8.7%

Unemployment rate4.4%

San Diego Metro Area, CA

Total population3,288,774

Rent$2,246

Year built1980

Household income$106,268

Per capita income$51,976

Poverty rate10.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP91911	CountySan Diego, CA	CityChula Vista, CA	Metro AreaSan Diego metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	85,542	3,288,774	276,375	3,288,774	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,078	$2,246	$2,229	$2,246	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1971	1980	1987	1980	1976	1980
Household income	$82,350	$106,268	$108,032	$106,268	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$33,159	$51,976	$41,343	$51,976	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.4%	10.3%	8.7%	10.3%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.2%	4.4%	4.3%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 91911

Rent & Income

In 91911, the typical monthly rent is $2,078 and the typical household income is $82,350. Rent here is lower than Chula Vista and similar to California, and household income is lower than both Chula Vista and California. The estimated poverty rate is 10.4%, which is higher than the Chula Vista rate but lower than the California rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47.9% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 62.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 19.6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 91911 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 91911 — Poverty

How ZIP 91911 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,078	313 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$82,350	423 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	10.4%	283 / 613	from lower poverty	2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 91911

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 313th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Across California, figures vary from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 91911 stands 423rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. Throughout California, numbers span from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 283rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 91911 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,078 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 91911

Annual Household Income: $82,350

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 91911

Estimated Rate: 10.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 91911

In ZIP Code 91911, households that rent: 12,188 (47.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	12,188	47.9%
Owner-Occupied	13,252	52.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 91911

In ZIP Code 91911, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,611 (62.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,611	62.4%
Other renter households	4,577	37.6%
Total renter households	12,188	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 91911

Less than High School: 24,333 people (42%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 15,854 people (27.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 6,431 people (11.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,340 people (19.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 57,958

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.