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Potrero, CA
91963
91963 ZIP Code — Potrero, CA
San Diego County, California
ZIP code 91963 is located in
Potrero ,
California ,
within San Diego County .
It covers approximately 41.25 square miles and serves a population of
624 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 619 .
About ZIP code 91963
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $371,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 91963 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
624
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
41.25 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
32.6425
Longitude
-116.6151
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
619
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
30.1%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
25.2%
28.5%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
28.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
14.2%
12.9%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$371,100
Median home value
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 156 25.0% 18 and over 468 75.0% 65 and over 104 16.7% Median age 40.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 424 53.2% Hispanic or Latino 173 21.7% Other race 173 21.7% Two or more races 27 3.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
30.1%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
25.2%
28.5%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
28.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
14.2%
12.9%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 18.6% $10k–$15k 17.9% $35k–$50k 22.1% $75k–$100k 10.7% $150k–$200k 30.7% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $371,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 58.6% Renter occupied 41.4% Vacant 23.9% Single-family detached 56.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 35.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 5.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.6% 2000–2009 23.9% 1990–1999 33.7% 1980–1989 22.3% 1970–1979 12.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 11.4% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 22.3% 3 bedrooms 53.8% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 12.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 17.9% 1 vehicle 17.1% 2 vehicles 25.7% 3 or more 39.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 35.0% Propane / LP gas 50.7% Wood 14.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 58 41.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 68 48.6% Female householder, no spouse 14 10.0% Households with children under 18 72 51.4% Households with seniors (65+) 76 54.3% Average household size 4.46
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.1% 32.9% Married 40.1% 48.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 6.5% Divorced 20.8% 12.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.8%
Some HS, no diploma
21.9%
Some college, no degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 65.2% Bachelor's or higher 36.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 27 11.7% Kindergarten 15 6.5% Elementary school 67 29.1% High school 70 30.4% College / grad school 51 22.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
46.3%
Finance & real estate
20.0%
Public administration
6.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.4% Service 16.3% Sales & office 20.4% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 26.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.3% Government 31.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.0% Carpool 19.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 53.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.4% Retirement income 24.3% Supplemental Security 17.9% Cash public assistance 27.9% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.8% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 24.2% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.0% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 28.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 18.6% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 18.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.7% Visited dentist 56.9% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 15.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 51 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 22.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.7% 65 and over 71.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.2% Public insurance 43.4% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 8.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 572 91.7% Spanish 125 21.9% Other Indo-European 125 21.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 424 67.9% Born in same state 424 67.9% Born in different state 402 64.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 200 32.1% Not a US citizen 162 81.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 52 8.3% Dutch 25 4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 21 3.4% French 10 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 22.4% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91963
What city is ZIP code 91963 in?
ZIP code 91963 is primarily assigned to Potrero, California.
What county is ZIP code 91963 in?
ZIP code 91963 falls within San Diego County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91963?
29% of residents in ZIP code 91963 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 91963?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 91963 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 91963 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 91963 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 91963 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 91963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 91963 in?
ZIP code 91963 observes the PST timezone.
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