ZIP Code 91915 in Chula Vista, CA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Chula Vista, California
County:San Diego County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:21:28 PM
Population:33,218 [See All]
Area Code:619
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.6199, -116.9671
Land Area:7.729 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 91915 has 33,218 residents and 9,919 households (average 3.35 persons per household). The median age is 34.7 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.2%) and White (25.9%, much lower than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:33,218Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:35,385Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:39,945Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,297.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$138,283Source: Census ACS
Households:9,919Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$719,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.35Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.74Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--24,32925,17226,27127,29028,20930,67932,07331,74033,48533,99134,61635,60835,385
Decennial Census24,659------------------33,218------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.7

Male Median Age: 33.4

Female Median Age: 35.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9271,3421,6011,4221,0969481,0791,2251,3101,3931,15486061244835016510882
Female1,0581,2011,4561,3921,0669721,1941,3741,5131,4721,233930721550449230158127
Total1,9852,5433,0572,8142,1621,9202,2732,5992,8232,8652,3871,7901,333998799395266209
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,61721.56%
Black:2,4936.24%
Hispanic:*15,67239.21%
Asian:7,53718.86%
American Indian:2690.67%
Hawaiian:1660.42%
Other:5,21313.04%
Total:39,967100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16,12248.53%33.4 years
Females:17,09651.47%35.8 years
Total:33,218100%34.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:24,98170.60%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,5454.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6,68718.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,17225.04%
Total Population:35,385100%
Total Native Population:26,52674.96%
Total Foreign-born Population:8,85925.04%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $138,283, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $43,471 (45.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,848. Family households earn a median of $146,040 versus $92,278 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,762). By gender, male median income is $86,348 and female is $75,216, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,132 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.9%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (53.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$94,812$95,575$94,665$99,606$101,760$104,170$106,452$112,083$115,435$125,864$128,839$136,297$138,283
Median Family Income$94,968$95,932$93,450$99,924$101,338$102,684$105,354$112,134$114,765$125,340$130,455$139,234$146,040
Median NonFamily Income$83,702$81,721$93,553$83,523$77,045$85,673$80,481$79,205$90,861$113,125$93,423$101,986$92,278
Median Male Income$63,723$63,267$63,052$65,653$65,710$61,973$67,111$72,348$70,284$69,883$74,077$78,744$86,348
Median Female Income$46,432$50,578$50,167$49,551$51,380$50,505$51,295$62,173$64,248$63,954$69,142$81,135$75,216
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15,44464.24%
Unemployed:7052.93%
Not In Labor Force:7,89232.83%
Total:24,041100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8,29553.71%
Service:2,73217.69%
Sales and Office:2,71317.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4412.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,2638.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,444100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $719,600, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $317,400 (78.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $163,900. The median gross rent is $2,915, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $914 (45.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $468. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.59% (88.25% with a mortgage, 11.75% free-and-clear) and renters 28.41% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.95%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$402,200$371,400$365,800$375,900$401,200$432,700$475,000$530,500$555,700$586,300$604,600$692,300$719,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:792.65%
$500 to $999:10.03%
$1,000 to $1,499:2107.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:2879.63%
$2,000 to $2,499:35812.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:57719.36%
$3,000 or more:1,31544.11%
No Rent:1545.17%
Total:2,981100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$2,001$2,001$2,001$2,001$2,113$2,136$2,250$2,377$2,447$2,438$2,687$2,788$2,915
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,63063.18%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8838.41%
Renter Occupied:2,98128.41%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,494100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,49497.05%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3192.95%
Total Housing Units:10,813100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,72780.71%
Multi-Family Units:2,08619.29%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:10,813100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 51.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 93.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 23.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 6.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 4.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.58%). College enrollment is 28.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7283.31%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6192.82%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,74012.47%
Some college, no degree:4,08418.59%
Associate's degree:2,58611.77%
Bachelor's degree:7,40833.72%
Graduate or professional degree:3,80117.30%
Total:21,966100%
High school or higher:20,61993.87%
Bachelor's degree or higher:11,20951.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:28,50475.73%
Public Insurance:7,92821.06%
No Insurance:1,2073.21%
Total:37,639100%
Has Health Insurance:36,43296.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.0%2.4%3.6%5.3%5.1%6.1%6.8%5.8%5.2%6.3%6.0%6.6%6.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:6905.92%
Kindergarten:7136.12%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,37937.58%
High school (grades 9-12):2,50321.48%
College or graduate school:3,36828.90%
Total:11,653100%
Early Childhood:1,40312.04%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7,59565.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 91915 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 529 business establishments, employing about 6,432 people with an annual payroll of $214,373,000. USPS data shows 11,924 residential mailboxes and 373 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,924Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:373Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,877Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:451Source: USPS
# of Businesses:529Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$53,169,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$214,373,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,432Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 91915 is located in San Diego County, California, within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41740) and California's 48th and 52nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 3,282,782 people, about 1.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 91915. It covers 7.729 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.579 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:41740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:3,282,782Source: Census
MSA:San Diego, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:7.729 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.579 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:48,52Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:145.47, 267 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0613392Source: Census
Place Name:Chula Vista city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


91916 | | 91914

Schools in ZIP Code 91915


ZIP Code 91915 is part of 2 school districts, including: Sweetwater Union High School District (Grades 07 thru 12) and Chula Vista Elementary School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 6th). There are 9 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Eastlake High 1120 E.lake Pkwy.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
District: Sweetwater Union High School District
High Tech High Chula Vista 1945 Discovery Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista 1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Arroyo Vista Charter 2491 Sch House Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Olympic View Elementary 1220 S. Greensview Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
District: Chula Vista Elementary School District
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary 1650 Explr Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
District: Chula Vista Elementary School District
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary 1644 Santa Alexia Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
District: Chula Vista Elementary School District
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary 1145 Camino Del Prado
Chula Vista, CA 91915
District: Chula Vista Elementary School District
High Tech Middle Chula Vista 1949 Discovery Falls Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91915
Eastlake Church Children Center 2351 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 91915


Southwestern College 900 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910-7299
Type: Post Secondary
United Education Institute-Chula Vista 1261 Third Avenue, Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91911-3262
Type: Post Secondary
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista 970 Broadway, Suite 110
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista 780 Bay Blvd Suite101
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Type: Post Secondary
California Institute Of Arts & Technology-National City 401 Mile Of Cars Way Suite 100
National City, CA 91950-6610
Type: Post Secondary
Cuyamaca College 900 Rancho San Diego Pky
El Cajon, CA 92019
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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