91901 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91901, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91901 is a zip code in San Diego County, California, which covers Alpine CCD, Jamul CCD, Laguna-Pine Valley CCD, Mountain Empire CCD, and San Diego, with a total population of 18,367 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 91901 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91901.

The estimated population of people living in 91901 is 18,367, with a median age of 41.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91901 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,367
+2.63%
+0.71%
2020
17,896
 -1.46% -
2019
18,162
 -2.13% -
2018
18,558
+1.75%
-
2017
18,238
 - -

Population of 91901 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91901 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.8%
77.8%
 -2.57%
Black/African American
1%
1.3%
 -23.08%
Native
1.1%
1.6%
 -31.25%
Hispanic
15.7%
14.1%
 +11.35%
Asian
2.9%
1.9%
 +52.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.3%
 +30.43%
Other
0.1%
0.9%
 -88.89%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91901 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 91901 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91901 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91901 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.8 +1.21% 41.2 +0.98% 42.7 +1.67%
2020 41.3 +2.74% 40.8 +5.97% 42 +0.48%
2019 40.2 +2.03% 38.5 +3.22% 41.8 -0.24%
2018 39.4 -2.48% 37.3 +0.27% 41.9 -2.33%
2017 40.4 - 37.2 - 42.9 -

The median age of the 91901 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 91901 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 989 +13.48% 1,008 2.28% 1,121 998
10 to 19 1,401 -16.73% 1,133 +5.83% 1,165 1,169
20 to 29 1,341 -23.65% 1,105 -12.52% 1,041 951
30 to 39 1,096 -1.36% 998 +14.15% 1,076 1,141
40 to 49 869 +51.23% 1,093 +11.48% 1,390 1,222
50 to 59 1,193 -11.32% 1,475 -15.54% 1,057 1,252
60 to 69 1,454 -8.44% 1,226 +15.02% 1,333 1,413
70+ 831 +20.05% 1,026 +3.87% 1,009 1,029

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91901 zip code is $105,679.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 91901.

  • Under 25
    $31,510.00
  • 25 to 44
    $113,618.00
  • 45 to 64
    $115,326.00
  • 65 and over
    $93,164.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91901 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 91901, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 91901 is currently $134,036.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

18.87% of households in 91901 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 91901 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.70%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91901 is $47,510.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91901 by the total population of 91901.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91901 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91901 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91901 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91901 zip over the age of 16 is 14,801.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 91901 is 59.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 91901 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 887 37.70% 29.90%
20 to 24 years 957 78.60% 8.40%
25 to 29 years 1,035 93.90% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 1,251 84.10% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 2,224 83.00% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 2,553 85.20% 10.20%
55 to 59 years 1,110 73.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,642 51.90% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 1,909 29.50% 3.70%
75 years and over 1,233 7.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91901. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,229 63.40% 5.70%
Black or African American 187 77.50% 33.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 295 45.40% 0.00%
Asian 499 88.40% 6.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 94 30.90% 0.00%
Other 574 67.60% 4.00%
Two or more races 923 61.00% 19.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,218 68.80% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,361 62.50% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91901 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 91901 is 8,735, with median earnings of $46,035.00.

Women in 91901 are earning approximately 78.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,735 $46,035.00
Male 4,774 $54,482.00
Female 3,961 $42,719.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91901 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,152 $90,861.00
Business and Financial 436 $81,702.00
Computer and Mathematical 93 $120,197.00
Architecture and Engineering 151 $155,847.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $103,333.00
Community and Social Service 98 $47,250.00
Legal 100 $127,667.00
Educational and Library 477 $37,314.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 174 $33,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 556 $72,604.00
Healthcare Support 126 $11,985.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 241 $31,367.00
Law Enforcement 242 $109,228.00
Food Preparation and Serving 392 $22,237.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $75,147.00
Personal Care and Service 391 $20,737.00
Sales 1,263 $29,346.00
Office and Administrative Support 774 $44,543.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 574 $41,067.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 307 $52,872.00
Production 347 $75,327.00
Transportation and Material Moving 388 $36,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91901 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 91901.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 729 $89,315.00 423 $110,179.00
Business and Financial 234 $105,833.00 202 $80,349.00
Computer and Mathematical 70 $121,711.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $106,625.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $94,028.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $46,842.00 70 $62,885.00
Legal 32 $141,250.00 68 $69,655.00
Educational and Library 56 $73,125.00 421 $36,676.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 77 $63,625.00 97 $13,528.00
Healthcare Practitioners 48 $131,250.00 508 $55,909.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 99 $10,993.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 239 $31,289.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 228 $109,444.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 184 $12,016.00 208 $26,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 119 $45,208.00 37 $105,721.00
Personal Care and Service 117 $11,948.00 274 $21,346.00
Sales 647 $30,679.00 616 $25,778.00
Office and Administrative Support 103 $43,068.00 671 $44,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 574 $41,067.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 307 $52,872.00 0 $0.00
Production 336 $75,231.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 339 $51,583.00 49 $9,950.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,313 households in 91901, with an average household size of 2.88 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,766 families living in the 91901 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 91901:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,978 315 473 1,547
Average Household Size 3.36 3.59 3.88 1.21
Total Families 3,978 315 473 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.12 3.52 0

Poverty

Of the 4,766 families living in 91901, 7.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91901:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,591 housing units in 91901.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,313 95.78%
Vacant 278 4.22%

24.52% of the total 6,591 housing units in 91901 are rental units. This is approximately 1,616 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,651 are occupied by the owner - or 70.57% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91901 is $1,768.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91901 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    46
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    78
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    335
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    737
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    161
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    147
  • $3,000 or more
    158

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91901 is $644,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91901 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    82
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    149
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    106
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    30
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    166
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    611
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,071
  • $1,000,000 or more
    436

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91901. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91901 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    141
  • 1940 to 1949
    93
  • 1950 to 1959
    322
  • 1960 to 1969
    278
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,524
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,441
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,741
  • 2000 to 2009
    718
  • 2010 to 2013
    333
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 91901 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    170
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,289
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,305
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,549

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91901 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91901 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91901.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    271
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    369
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    864
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    463
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,043
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    592
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,237
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    528
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    733
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    876
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    851
  • 90 or more minutes
    35

Summary

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