91945 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91945, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91945 is a zip code in San Diego County, California, which covers San Diego, with a total population of 27,685 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 91945 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91945.

The estimated population of people living in 91945 is 27,685, with a median age of 35.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91945 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,685
+2.83%
+2.60%
2020
26,923
 -1.15% -
2019
27,236
+0.16%
-
2018
27,193
+0.78%
-
2017
26,983
 - -

Population of 91945 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91945 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
27.5%
31.6%
 -12.97%
Black/African American
15.2%
13%
 +16.92%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
43.7%
44.1%
 -0.91%
Asian
8.4%
6.1%
 +37.70%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
4.6%
 +2.17%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91945 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 91945 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91945 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91945 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.7 -0.28% 34.9 +2.95% 37.1 -1.85%
2020 35.8 +1.13% 33.9 -0.59% 37.8 +3%
2019 35.4 +0.28% 34.1 -2.57% 36.7 +3.09%
2018 35.3 -0.56% 35 0% 35.6 -1.11%
2017 35.5 - 35 - 36 -

The median age of the 91945 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 91945 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 2,085 -15.47% 1,645 +11.61% 1,775 1,824
10 to 19 1,864 -3.58% 1,984 -14.77% 1,779 1,680
20 to 29 1,777 +17% 1,937 +14.64% 2,091 2,220
30 to 39 1,873 +17.7% 2,057 -9.11% 2,216 1,823
40 to 49 1,912 -19.86% 1,748 -16.73% 1,528 1,465
50 to 59 1,826 -5.06% 1,610 +23.31% 1,723 1,996
60 to 69 1,115 +42.7% 1,400 +18.82% 1,651 1,667
70+ 897 +8.22% 1,253 +6.27% 948 1,299

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91945 zip code is $71,294.00.

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 91945.

  • Under 25
    $62,839.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,032.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,707.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,940.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91945 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 91945, 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 91945 is currently $82,930.00.

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.

3.77% of households in 91945 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 91945 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91945 is $29,025.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91945 by the total population of 91945.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91945 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91945 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
    10.25%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91945 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91945 zip over the age of 16 is 22,008.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% 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 91945 is 57.90%.

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 91945 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,381 29.30% 20.00%
20 to 24 years 1,702 85.10% 16.40%
25 to 29 years 2,609 81.00% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 2,146 87.30% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 3,490 82.10% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 3,229 91.20% 7.90%
55 to 59 years 1,886 65.00% 8.60%
60 to 64 years 1,885 54.60% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 2,437 20.80% 2.40%
75 years and over 1,243 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 91945. 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 10,580 64.10% 7.10%
Black or African American 3,612 65.40% 9.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 340 70.00% 6.20%
Asian 2,032 63.60% 7.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 116 80.20% 0.00%
Other 2,569 71.50% 8.90%
Two or more races 2,759 68.80% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 8,782 74.10% 7.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,818 58.50% 9.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91945 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 91945 is 12,753, with median earnings of $36,637.00.

Women in 91945 are earning approximately 83.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,753 $36,637.00
Male 6,672 $39,930.00
Female 6,081 $33,396.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91945 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 820 $56,008.00
Business and Financial 493 $58,220.00
Computer and Mathematical 268 $92,899.00
Architecture and Engineering 263 $67,056.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $67,404.00
Community and Social Service 232 $26,667.00
Legal 24 $92,222.00
Educational and Library 410 $67,143.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 553 $16,696.00
Healthcare Practitioners 443 $56,685.00
Healthcare Support 765 $28,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 177 $26,477.00
Law Enforcement 156 $59,231.00
Food Preparation and Serving 745 $30,131.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 452 $23,975.00
Personal Care and Service 385 $12,220.00
Sales 1,694 $26,480.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,644 $45,491.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,104 $50,577.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 420 $43,333.00
Production 628 $48,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 610 $34,537.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91945 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 91945.

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 450 $74,844.00 370 $40,583.00
Business and Financial 139 $64,205.00 354 $56,765.00
Computer and Mathematical 242 $93,370.00 26 $53,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 195 $67,218.00 68 $47,361.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $38,636.00 208 $25,278.00
Legal 11 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $90,455.00 362 $65,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 406 $15,595.00 147 $26,510.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $33,713.00 368 $61,087.00
Healthcare Support 128 $15,738.00 637 $30,152.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 156 $28,250.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 93 $66,563.00 63 $28,083.00
Food Preparation and Serving 409 $32,127.00 336 $16,406.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 276 $25,400.00 176 $23,648.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $0.00 352 $11,678.00
Sales 794 $35,393.00 900 $21,346.00
Office and Administrative Support 418 $53,554.00 1,226 $41,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,027 $47,440.00 77 $51,466.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 401 $44,861.00 19 $33,281.00
Production 503 $66,016.00 125 $26,771.00
Transportation and Material Moving 462 $38,750.00 148 $28,667.00

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 9,162 households in 91945, with an average household size of 3.01 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 6,382 families living in the 91945 zip code with an average family size of 3.61 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 91945:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,349 493 1,540 2,780
Average Household Size 3.92 3.14 3.44 1.31
Total Families 4,349 493 1,540 0
Average Household Size 3.83 2.85 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 6,382 families living in 91945, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91945:

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 9,528 housing units in 91945.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,162 96.16%
Vacant 366 3.84%

44.31% of the total 9,528 housing units in 91945 are rental units. This is approximately 4,222 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,863 are occupied by the owner - or 51.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91945 is $1,477.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91945 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
    77
  • Less than $500
    231
  • $500 to $999
    428
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,532
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,165
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    625
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    177
  • $3,000 or more
    64

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91945 is $478,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91945 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    150
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    68
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    273
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,302
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,026
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91945. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91945 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    244
  • 1940 to 1949
    876
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,793
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,220
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,830
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,143
  • 1990 to 1999
    822
  • 2000 to 2009
    269
  • 2010 to 2013
    331
  • 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 91945 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    623
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,320
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,484
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,735

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91945 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91945 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91945.

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
    31
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    646
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,077
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,078
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,244
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,248
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,034
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    312
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    394
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    673
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    503
  • 90 or more minutes
    432

Summary

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