91917 ZIP Code — Dulzura, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 91917 is located in Dulzura, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 51.84 square miles and serves a population of 851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.

About ZIP code 91917

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $574,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,797. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 91917 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

851

population

51.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

91917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 91917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dulzura	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

91980 Tecate (4.8 mi) 91935 Jamul (5.8 mi) 91987 Tecate (6.9 mi) 91963 Potrero (7.4 mi) 91901 Alpine (12.3 mi) 91978 Spring Valley (13.2 mi) 91915 Chula Vista (13.4 mi) 91914 Chula Vista (13.5 mi) 92019 El Cajon (14.1 mi) 91913 Chula Vista (14.8 mi) 91906 Campo (14.9 mi) 92154 San Diego (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	851
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	51.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.6136
Longitude	-116.7379
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	42.9%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

851

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$96,797

Median household income

$30,493

Per capita income

$574,500

Median home value

$1,608

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

37.1%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

247

Housing units

41.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

125

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	351	41.2%
18 and over	500	58.8%
65 and over	19	2.2%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.9%

Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Asian 12.5%

Other race 12.3%

Two or more races 8.7%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	484	47.9%
Hispanic or Latino	160	15.8%
Asian	126	12.5%
Other race	124	12.3%
Two or more races	88	8.7%
Black or African American	19	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k+ 19.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	24.5%
$200k+	19.2%
Median income	$96,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 50.5%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$574,500
Median rent / month	$1,608
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	22.1%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	5.4%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	29.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	21.0%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	48.9%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	39	17.0%
Households with children under 18	146	63.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	10.5%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	18.8%
Married	61.1%	55.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.7%
Widowed	0.0%	6.7%
Divorced	15.4%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 11.5%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	41.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	44	10.5%
Elementary school	205	48.9%
High school	102	24.3%
College / grad school	68	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.7%

Professional & management 15.4%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Construction 8.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.9%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.2

Poverty

All people 37.1%

Under 18 years 51.0%

18 and over 27.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.9%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	851	100.0%
Spanish	68	8.0%
Other Indo-European	68	8.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	675	79.3%
Born in same state	675	79.3%
Born in different state	496	58.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	176	20.7%
Not a US citizen	113	64.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	13.4%
French	59	6.9%
Arab	32	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	1.1%
English	9	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91917

What city is ZIP code 91917 in?

ZIP code 91917 is primarily assigned to Dulzura, California.

What county is ZIP code 91917 in?

ZIP code 91917 falls within San Diego County, California.

Is ZIP code 91917 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 91917 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91917?

37% of residents in ZIP code 91917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91917?

The median home value in ZIP code 91917 is $574,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 91917?

ZIP code 91917 has an estimated population of 851 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 91917 in?

ZIP code 91917 observes the PST timezone.