| ZIP Code | 91916 |
|---|---|
| City | Descanso |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619/858 |
| Elevation | 3,034 ft |
| Latitude | 32.911035 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.632006 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 353 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 169 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 297 (25.1%) |
| Bachelors | 73 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 259 (21.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,833 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $615,700 ▲ 121% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,501/mo |
| Total Units | 733 |
| Vacant Units | 115 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 733 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 115 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 91916 is located in Descanso, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 1,757, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.4 years. Economically, 91916 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,833 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 91916 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $615,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,501 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 91916 is primarily White (77.52%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 91916 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 91916 in Descanso, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,757 residents, a median household income of $110,833, and a median home value of $615,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.