City

Alpine, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥18,300Population
💰$116,600Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$804,000Median Home Value▲ 188% above avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.7%Hispanic: 18.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 2.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White72.7%
Hispanic18.6%
Black1.5%
Asian2.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,694 (21.6%)
Some College1,913 (15.4%)
Associates2,713 (21.8%)
Bachelors1,259 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree3,724 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad21.6%
Some College15.4%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,600 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$804,000 ▲ 188% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,064/mo
Total Housing Units6,593
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Alpine, CA

Alpine is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,300 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Alpine is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,600 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alpine is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $804,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,064 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alpine is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.68%).

Alpine, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alpine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91901 18,300 $116,600 $804,000 $2,064 5.4% 40.0% 74.7%

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