91942 ZIP Code
La Mesa, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 91942 |
| City/Town: | La Mesa |
| County: | San Diego |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,995 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,996 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,711 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,387 |
| Median Home Value: | $645,500 |
| Land Area: | 5.8 sq miles
14.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7773, -117.0213 |
Population Information (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,995 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,188 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,807 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,948 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,936 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,388 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,886 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,698 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,717 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,215 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,480 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,176 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,200 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,309 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,729 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,313 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $645,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,809 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,387 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,368 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,019 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,467 | 43.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,901 | 57.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,139 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 896 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,088 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,666 | 16.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,929 | 27.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,615 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,179 | 24.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,766 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (91942 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,996 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,469 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,674 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,711 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,963 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,718 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,505 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,324 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,980 | 72.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,125 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,613 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,275 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,951 | 7.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 156 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,060 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 143 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,061 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,349 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,987 | 14.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,841 | 26.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,555 | 20.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 279 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,996 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (91942 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 945 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 580 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,298 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,122 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,709 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,584 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,068 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,482 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,806 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,774 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (91942 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,625 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,463 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 576 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 281 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 518 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,683 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (91942 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 889 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,389 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 266 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,918 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,124 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 407 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,033 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,160 | 15.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,034 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,445 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,507 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,461 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,373 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,535 | 69.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,380 | 32.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,219 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (91942 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,873 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,208 | 24.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,007 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 867 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 529 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,480 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (91942 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,558 | 41.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,347 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 580 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 877 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 980 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,708 | 9.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,966 | 27.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 255 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 116 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (91942 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 581 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 938 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 959 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,332 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,351 | 23.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,869 | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,376 | 23.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,345 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 588 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (91942 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,066 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,961 | 27.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,243 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,464 | 29.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,464 | 8.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 189 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (91942 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,680 | 44.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 198 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,989 | 46.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 138 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 394 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 929 | 5.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (91942 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,479 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,729 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,179 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,981 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (91942 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 126 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 57 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 24 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 79 | 1.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,330 | 17.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,601 | 75.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 231 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (91942 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,643 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $626 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,809 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,368 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,894 | 33.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,711 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,725 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,270 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,674 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,694 | 27.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (91942 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,583 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,752 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,383 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,694 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,399 | 41.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (91942 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,425 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 633 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 384 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,401 | 36.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,706 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,301 | 35.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,780 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,608 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,592 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,825 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 259 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,581 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,985 | 41.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (91942 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,995 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,262 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,877 | 77.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,235 | 19.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 607 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 150 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (91942 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,144 | 85.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 746 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,851 | 784.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,851 | 784.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,851 | 784.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,078 | 144.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 290 | 38.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,969 | 263.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 183 | 24.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (91942 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,047 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,740 | 75.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,307 | 24.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,089 | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,509 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,936 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 773 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (91942 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,368 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,637 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
La Mesa, CA91942