91978 ZIP Code – Spring Valley, California
ZIP code 91978 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Spring Valley, California, within San Diego County with a population of approximately 11,006 residents. The median household income is $95,541 — near the California average and above the national average. At $528,000, median home values run well above the national average, with 67.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $2,200 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing), 19% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.9%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 13.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 38.4, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 91914, 91977, 91941.
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ZIP 91978 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 91978 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $95k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $528k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,200 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.6% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 91914 – Chula Vista
- 91977 – Spring Valley
- 91941 – La Mesa
- 91902 – Bonita
- 91945 – Lemon Grove
- 92020 – El Cajon
- 92019 – El Cajon
- 91915 – Chula Vista
- 91942 – La Mesa
- 92114 – San Diego
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91914 | CHULA VISTA | 17,373 | $162,889 |
| 91977 | SPRING VALLEY | 65,497 | $86,189 |
| 91941 | LA MESA | 33,602 | $107,055 |
| 91902 | BONITA | 17,121 | $123,516 |
| 91945 | LEMON GROVE | 27,541 | $77,989 |