91916 ZIP Code — Descanso, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 91916 is located in Descanso, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 61.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.

About ZIP code 91916

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $576,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($115,324) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 91916 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,833
population
61.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
91916 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 91916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Descanso Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
91901 Alpine (8.9 mi) 91962 Pine Valley (12.4 mi) 92040 Lakeside (12.8 mi) 92036 Julian (12.9 mi) 92021 El Cajon (14.1 mi) 92065 Ramona (14.6 mi) 92019 El Cajon (16.1 mi) 91906 Campo (16.2 mi) 91963 Potrero (18.3 mi) 91935 Jamul (18.4 mi) 92070 Santa Ysabel (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,833
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 61.90 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 32.9057
Longitude -116.6448
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 619
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.5% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 23.3% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 40.4% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 6.8% 12.9% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,833
Population
30
People per sq mi
54.8
Median age
$115,324
Median household income
$51,826
Per capita income
$576,900
Median home value
$3,501
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
1.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
557
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
32
71
5–9
70
50
10–14
49
21
15–19
20
69
20–24
69
129
25–34
127
29
35–44
28
64
45–54
63
113
55–59
111
113
60–64
111
173
65–74
171
44
75–84
43
16
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833818.4%
18 and over1,49581.6%
65 and over46225.2%
Median age54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Other race 10.2%
Two or more races 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,49770.8%
Hispanic or Latino28013.3%
Other race21610.2%
Two or more races1095.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.3%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.5% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 23.3% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 40.4% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 6.8% 12.9% 13.3%
Under $10k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 2.4%
$25k–$35k 1.9%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 14.5%
$75k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 29.0%
$150k–$200k 17.4%
$200k+ 15.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.0%
$15k–$25k2.4%
$25k–$35k1.9%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k14.5%
$75k–$100k6.6%
$100k–$150k29.0%
$150k–$200k17.4%
$200k+15.2%
Median income$115,324

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k–$300k 8.3%
$300k–$500k 24.3%
$500k–$1M 62.2%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$576,900
Median rent / month$3,501
Owner occupied75.6%
Renter occupied24.4%
Vacant16.1%
Single-family detached89.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.7%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.89

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–200919.0%
1990–199913.3%
1980–198917.1%
1970–197914.9%
1960–196916.0%
1950–19595.7%
1940–19492.6%
1939 or earlier9.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.1%
1 bedroom10.4%
2 bedrooms27.9%
3 bedrooms35.7%
4 bedrooms11.6%
5+ bedrooms10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.5%
1 vehicle13.1%
2 vehicles28.3%
3 or more50.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.3%
Electricity11.9%
Propane / LP gas30.3%
Fuel oil9.5%
Wood30.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family37163.2%
Cohabiting couple111.9%
Male householder, no spouse417.0%
Female householder, no spouse16427.9%
Households with children under 1817429.6%
Households with seniors (65+)26745.5%
Average household size3.08

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.6%29.1%
Married60.9%54.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed9.5%9.2%
Divorced10.1%7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.7%
HS graduate 30.5%
Some college, no degree 30.2%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate / professional 9.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.3%
Bachelor's or higher21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool195.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school21556.1%
High school5915.4%
College / grad school9023.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.0%
Professional & management 19.7%
Education & healthcare 17.8%
Construction 15.2%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Agriculture & mining 5.0%
Transportation & utilities 4.5%
Retail trade 4.4%
Other services 3.6%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.9%
Service23.0%
Sales & office11.2%
Natural resources & construction20.6%
Production & transportation14.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.1%
Government12.5%
Self-employed9.9%
Unpaid family workers3.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.9%
Carpool9.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home18.4%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 1.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.2%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP2.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.5%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis25.4%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.1%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health14.2%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.2%
Visited dentist69.3%
Cholesterol screening92.7%
Teeth loss10.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans946.3%
Disability%
Any disability15.2%
Under 1814.3%
18–64 years14.4%
65 and over17.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.8%
Public insurance38.6%
No insurance8.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,76996.5%
Spanish1025.8%
Other Indo-European764.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages261.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,61187.9%
Born in same state1,61187.9%
Born in different state1,20966.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen22212.1%
Not a US citizen19688.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian21211.6%
French18810.3%
Polish834.5%
AncestryCount%
English301.6%
Arab211.1%
Dutch50.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.0%
Internet access89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91916

What city is ZIP code 91916 in?

ZIP code 91916 is primarily assigned to Descanso, California.

What county is ZIP code 91916 in?

ZIP code 91916 falls within San Diego County, California.

Does ZIP code 91916 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 91916 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 91916 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 91916 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91916?

The median home value in ZIP code 91916 is $576,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 91916?

The median household income in ZIP code 91916 is $115,324, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 91916 in?

ZIP code 91916 observes the PST timezone.

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