91962 ZIP Code — Pine Valley, CA

San Diego County, California

ZIP code 91962 is located in Pine Valley, California, within San Diego County. It covers approximately 58.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 619.

About ZIP code 91962

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 $459,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $126,833. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 91962 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,528
population
58.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
91962 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 91962

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City Status
Pine Valley Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
92036 Julian (7.4 mi) 91906 Campo (8 mi) 91905 Boulevard (10.8 mi) 91916 Descanso (12.4 mi) 91901 Alpine (14.5 mi) 91963 Potrero (14.8 mi) 91987 Tecate (18.9 mi) 91980 Tecate (19.4 mi) 91934 Jacumba (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,528
Population density 43 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 58.66 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 32.8130
Longitude -116.4623
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 15.9% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 17.5% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 58.6% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 8.0% 12.9% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,528
Population
43
People per sq mi
49.4
Median age
$126,833
Median household income
$52,494
Per capita income
$459,700
Median home value
$2,683
Median monthly rent
93.2%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
25.6%
Unemployment
1,128
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
76
Under 5
71
52
5–9
48
88
10–14
81
9
15–19
9
72
20–24
67
183
25–34
170
101
35–44
93
124
45–54
115
98
55–59
90
196
60–64
182
259
65–74
240
22
75–84
21
32
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1841716.5%
18 and over2,11183.5%
65 and over60323.9%
Median age49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%
Two or more races 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Other race 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Black or African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,90366.8%
Two or more races46016.1%
Hispanic or Latino32211.3%
Other race1053.7%
Asian331.2%
Black or African American180.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 15.9% 30.1% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 17.5% 28.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 58.6% 28.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 8.0% 12.9% 13.3%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 5.7%
$25k–$35k 3.5%
$35k–$50k 11.9%
$50k–$75k 10.5%
$75k–$100k 4.2%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 13.1%
$200k+ 31.6%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k5.7%
$25k–$35k3.5%
$35k–$50k11.9%
$50k–$75k10.5%
$75k–$100k4.2%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k13.1%
$200k+31.6%
Median income$126,833

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.4%
$200k–$300k 13.8%
$300k–$500k 42.1%
$500k–$1M 38.9%
$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$459,700
Median rent / month$2,683
Owner occupied93.2%
Renter occupied6.8%
Vacant15.5%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings1.0%
Mobile homes7.4%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20096.3%
1990–19998.9%
1980–198917.7%
1970–197923.2%
1960–19695.0%
1950–19594.9%
1940–194922.6%
1939 or earlier11.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom7.9%
2 bedrooms28.6%
3 bedrooms51.3%
4 bedrooms10.0%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.2%
1 vehicle11.7%
2 vehicles38.0%
3 or more50.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.8%
Electricity19.1%
Propane / LP gas28.4%
Wood39.3%
Solar1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67666.8%
Cohabiting couple434.2%
Male householder, no spouse15515.3%
Female householder, no spouse13813.6%
Households with children under 1816216.0%
Households with seniors (65+)54854.2%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.4%11.5%
Married60.0%64.1%
Separated0.0%8.3%
Widowed1.4%4.8%
Divorced17.3%11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 16.2%
Some college, no degree 30.1%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 31.7%
Graduate / professional 8.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.7%
Bachelor's or higher39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool368.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school16740.8%
High school286.8%
College / grad school17843.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%
Wholesale trade 20.0%
Retail trade 9.5%
Public administration 8.8%
Professional & management 7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%
Other services 4.5%
Finance & real estate 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Construction 2.8%
Agriculture & mining 1.5%
Manufacturing 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.3%
Service16.1%
Sales & office27.3%
Natural resources & construction5.4%
Production & transportation4.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector37.9%
Government37.1%
Self-employed25.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.1%
Carpool1.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.0%
Work from home26.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.8

Poverty

All people 8.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 9.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.0%
Retirement income26.0%
Supplemental Security0.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP7.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.0%
High blood pressure32.1%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis25.2%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking12.8%
Binge drinking18.9%
No physical activity18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.2%
Visited dentist70.5%
Cholesterol screening93.1%
Teeth loss9.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1316.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years27.3%
65 and over3.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.5%
Public insurance37.5%
No insurance2.1%
Uninsured under 191.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,38194.2%
Spanish562.4%
Other Indo-European562.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,44996.9%
Born in same state2,40995.3%
Born in different state1,83172.4%
Foreign born401.6%
Naturalized citizen793.1%
Not a US citizen79100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian52520.8%
French26710.6%
English943.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab572.3%
Polish160.6%
Norwegian120.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.0%
Internet access97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91962

What city is ZIP code 91962 in?

ZIP code 91962 is primarily assigned to Pine Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 91962 in?

ZIP code 91962 falls within San Diego County, California.

Is ZIP code 91962 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 91962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 91962?

The median household income in ZIP code 91962 is $126,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91962?

The median home value in ZIP code 91962 is $459,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 91962?

ZIP code 91962 has an estimated population of 2,528 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 91962 in?

ZIP code 91962 observes the PST timezone.

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