91941 ZIP Code — La Mesa, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 91941 is located in La Mesa, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 8.22 square miles and serves a population of 33,602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.
About ZIP code 91941
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $842,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($107,055) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,602
population
8.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
91941 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 91941
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| La Mesa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
91942 La Mesa (2 mi)
91977 Spring Valley (2.5 mi)
91945 Lemon Grove (2.8 mi)
92020 El Cajon (2.9 mi)
92119 San Diego (3.7 mi)
92115 San Diego (4.2 mi)
92182 San Diego (4.4 mi)
92114 San Diego (4.6 mi)
92120 San Diego (5 mi)
91978 Spring Valley (5.3 mi)
92105 San Diego (5.5 mi)
91902 Bonita (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,602 |
| Population density | 4,088 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7601 |
| Longitude | -116.9993 |
| 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 | 27.0% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.8% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
33,602
Population
4,088
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$107,055
Median household income
$51,579
Per capita income
$842,300
Median home value
$1,867
Median monthly rent
64.3%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
8,499
Housing units
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
929
Under 5
973
905
5–9
948
864
10–14
905
881
15–19
922
1,035
20–24
1,084
2,429
25–34
2,543
1,930
35–44
2,021
2,088
45–54
2,186
1,067
55–59
1,118
1,226
60–64
1,284
1,852
65–74
1,940
800
75–84
837
408
85+
427
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,738 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 26,864 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,264 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.9%
Two or more races
11.1%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Asian
6.2%
Black or African American
5.5%
Other race
5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,631 | 59.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,194 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,148 | 11% |
| Asian | 2,358 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,072 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 1,993 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 225 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 129 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.0% | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 28.5% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.8% | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.9% | 12.9% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k+
20.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.6% |
| $200k+ | 20.9% |
| Median income | $107,055 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k–$300k
0.4%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
64.8%
$1M+
25.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $842,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,867 |
| Owner occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter occupied | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 70.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.9% |
| Electricity | 29.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 3.6% |
| No fuel used | 4.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,246 | 58.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 840 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,570 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,784 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,775 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,546 | 36.5% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 26.3% |
| Married | 56.5% | 50.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
17.1%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
19.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 426 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 313 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,930 | 37.7% |
| High school | 1,583 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,521 | 32.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Professional & management
16.6%
Retail trade
9.0%
Public administration
8.6%
Other services
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Construction
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.7% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.5% |
| Government | 19.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
11.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,665 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,700 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,704 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 771 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 200 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 440 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,291 | 87.2% |
| Born in same state | 28,391 | 84.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,622 | 58.4% |
| Foreign born | 900 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,311 | 12.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,200 | 74.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,709 | 11% |
| Italian | 3,127 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 808 | 2.4% |
| English | 331 | 1% |
| Polish | 320 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 132 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 130 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 61 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 58 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91941
What city is ZIP code 91941 in?
ZIP code 91941 is primarily assigned to La Mesa, California.
What county is ZIP code 91941 in?
ZIP code 91941 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91941?
The median home value in ZIP code 91941 is $842,300.
Does ZIP code 91941 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 91941 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 91941?
The median household income in ZIP code 91941 is $107,055, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 91941?
ZIP code 91941 has an estimated population of 33,602 residents, with a density of 4,086 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 91941 in?
ZIP code 91941 observes the PST timezone.