City

Chula Vista, CA

8 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥272,064Population
💰$105,230Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$692,161Median Home Value▲ 148% above avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.7%Hispanic: 60.5%Black: 5.1%Asian: 14.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White15.7%
Hispanic60.5%
Black5.1%
Asian14.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma5,013 (3%)
HS Graduate37,517 (22.8%)
Some College19,653 (11.9%)
Associates28,024 (17%)
Bachelors17,742 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree56,766 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad22.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,230 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$692,160 ▲ 148% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,326/mo
Total Housing Units89,606
Vacant Units5,399

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 272,064 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.83 years.

Economically, Chula Vista is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,230 is above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chula Vista is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $692,160, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,325 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chula Vista is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (60.54%).

Chula Vista, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Chula Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91910 77,957 $87,705 $676,700 $1,930 7.9% 43.8% 50.6%
91911 84,619 $79,334 $602,000 $1,931 12.2% 31.1% 51.8%
91913 57,067 $129,412 $750,000 $2,863 6.1% 51.7% 72.6%
91914 17,036 $164,398 $960,000 $3,076 10.1% 58.2% 77.9%
91915 35,385 $138,283 $719,600 $2,915 3.9% 63.8% 71.6%