City

Spring Valley, CA

4 ZIP codes  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥73,468Population
💰$95,139Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$619,752Median Home Value▲ 122% above avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.2%Hispanic: 45%Black: 11.7%Asian: 6.8%Other: 4.8%Race
White30.2%
Hispanic45.0%
Black11.7%
Asian6.8%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma1,569 (3.4%)
HS Graduate10,940 (23.7%)
Some College6,397 (13.8%)
Associates9,010 (19.5%)
Bachelors5,328 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree12,990 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College13.8%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,139 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$619,751 ▲ 122% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,944/mo
Total Housing Units23,366
Vacant Units678

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
51%
About Spring Valley, CA

Spring Valley is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 73,468 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.74 years.

Economically, Spring Valley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,139 is above the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Spring Valley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $619,751, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,944 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spring Valley is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.0%.

Spring Valley, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Spring Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91977 62,957 $92,407 $623,500 $1,897 9.5% 38.8% 62.9%
91978 10,511 $111,506 $597,300 $2,226 6.7% 44.3% 65.8%