91950 ZIP Code — National City, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 91950 is located in National City, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 7.34 square miles and serves a population of 57,844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.

About ZIP code 91950

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $504,300. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $59,414. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 29% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 91950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

57,844

population

7.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

91950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 91950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
National City	Acceptable
National City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92136 San Diego (2 mi) 92139 San Diego (2.6 mi) 92113 San Diego (2.7 mi) 91910 Chula Vista (3 mi) 92114 San Diego (3.7 mi) 92102 San Diego (4.2 mi) 92155 San Diego (4.3 mi) 92118 Coronado (4.4 mi) 91902 Bonita (4.4 mi) 91911 Chula Vista (4.7 mi) 92105 San Diego (4.8 mi) 92132 San Diego (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	57,844
Population density	7,881 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	7.34 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	32.6668
Longitude	-117.0888
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	51.5%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	12.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

57,844

Population

7,881

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$59,414

Median household income

$25,102

Per capita income

$504,300

Median home value

$1,486

Median monthly rent

33.6%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

7,162

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,537

Under 5

1,651

1,608

5–9

1,728

2,101

10–14

2,257

1,763

15–19

1,894

1,961

20–24

2,107

4,711

25–34

5,061

3,405

35–44

3,658

3,248

45–54

3,488

1,757

55–59

1,887

1,726

60–64

1,853

2,153

65–74

2,313

1,177

75–84

1,264

741

85+

795

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13,018	22.5%
18 and over	44,826	77.5%
65 and over	8,443	14.6%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.6%

Hispanic or Latino 24%

Two or more races 13%

Other race 13%

Asian 12.5%

Black or African American 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	25,574	33.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18,263	24%
Two or more races	9,867	13%
Other race	9,862	13%
Asian	9,530	12.5%
Black or African American	2,441	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	312	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	258	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	30.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	28.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	28.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	12.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$59,414

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 35.7%

$500k–$1M 46.2%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$504,300
Median rent / month	$1,486
Owner occupied	33.6%
Renter occupied	66.4%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	44.4%
Large apartment buildings	20.2%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	23.7%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	24.5%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.4%
Electricity	34.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.9%
No fuel used	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,724	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	884	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	3,182	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	5,938	33.5%
Households with children under 18	6,841	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,085	34.3%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	34.0%
Married	46.6%	39.6%
Separated	2.1%	3.7%
Widowed	1.7%	10.7%
Divorced	7.2%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	620	4.1%
Kindergarten	633	4.2%
Elementary school	5,853	38.8%
High school	3,634	24.1%
College / grad school	4,330	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 12.6%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	4.2%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	27.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	17.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,488	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	54,656	94.5%
Spanish	15,706	28.7%
Other Indo-European	11,641	21.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.0%
Other languages	3,888	7.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	35,893	62.1%
Born in same state	34,645	59.9%
Born in different state	29,589	51.2%
Foreign born	1,248	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	21,951	37.9%
Not a US citizen	11,864	54.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,057	1.8%
Arab	649	1.1%
French	575	1%
Polish	115	0.2%
English	71	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	54	0.1%
German	49	0.1%
Dutch	19	0%
Norwegian	15	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91950

What part of National City is ZIP code 91950?

ZIP code 91950 covers a portion of National City, California, within San Diego County.

What county is ZIP code 91950 in?

ZIP code 91950 falls within San Diego County, California.

Is ZIP code 91950 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 91950 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 91950?

Approximately 29% of households in ZIP code 91950 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91950?

The median home value in ZIP code 91950 is $504,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 91950?

ZIP code 91950 has an estimated population of 57,844 residents, with a density of 7,884 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 91950 in?

ZIP code 91950 observes the PST timezone.