City

Bonita, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥17,445Population
💰$121,727Median HH Income▲ 60% above avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$916,100Median Home Value▲ 229% above avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.2%Hispanic: 47.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 13.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White34.2%
Hispanic47.2%
Black1.5%
Asian13.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma243 (2%)
HS Graduate2,385 (19.2%)
Some College1,088 (8.8%)
Associates1,854 (15%)
Bachelors1,460 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree5,370 (43.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 43.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College8.8%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate43.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,727 ▲ 60% above avg
Median Home Value$916,100 ▲ 229% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,252/mo
Total Housing Units6,277
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
50%
About Bonita, CA

Bonita is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,445 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Bonita is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,727 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bonita is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $916,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,252 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bonita is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.2%.

Bonita, 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 Bonita
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91902 17,445 $121,727 $916,100 $2,252 6.1% 55.1% 79.4%