| ZIP Code | 91942 |
|---|---|
| City | La Mesa |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619/858 |
| Elevation | 542 ft |
| Latitude | 32.777267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.021344 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.4% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 326 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,163 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 2,767 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 5,385 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,729 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,718 (38.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,262 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $689,300 ▲ 147% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,934/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,488 |
| Vacant Units | 913 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,488 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 913 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 91942 is located in La Mesa, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 40,920, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 91942 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,262 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 91942 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $689,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,934 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.0%) and renters (56.0%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 91942 is majority White (53.62%). Residents are well-educated — 51.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 91942 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 91942 in La Mesa, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 40,920 residents, a median household income of $81,262, and a median home value of $689,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.