City

Lemon Grove, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥27,531Population
💰$79,381Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$640,500Median Home Value▲ 130% above avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.1%Hispanic: 44.1%Black: 14.7%Asian: 8.4%Other: 5.2%Race
White27.1%
Hispanic44.1%
Black14.7%
Asian8.4%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma645 (3.5%)
HS Graduate5,536 (29.9%)
Some College2,920 (15.8%)
Associates3,767 (20.4%)
Bachelors1,766 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree3,874 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College15.8%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.4%Renter: 46.6%Tenure
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,381 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$640,500 ▲ 130% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,769/mo
Total Housing Units9,715
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Lemon Grove, CA

Lemon Grove is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,531 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Lemon Grove is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,381 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lemon Grove is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $640,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,769 per month.

The population of Lemon Grove is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.1%.

Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91945 27,531 $79,381 $640,500 $1,769 7.2% 30.5% 53.4%

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