The ZIP Code 91942 is associated with the city of La Mesa in California in San Diego County. It is estimated that 18.5% of residents in the 91942 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 35.8 years. In this California region, an estimated 92.5% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,063. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $64,090. The current population estimate is 40,151.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 91942 is $64,090, while the region's mean household income is $79,657. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,063. The per capita income in ZIP Code 91942 of $34,063 is approximately 7.83% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 91942 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.9% of 91942 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.0% |
In ZIP Code 91942, 92.5% of the population graduated high school, while 37.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.5% in this San Diego County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 18.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 91942, 93.1% is one race, while 6.9% are two or more races. Approximately 22.6% of 91942 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 91942 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.7%), followed by Asian (10.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.2% |
| Some other race | 5.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 91942 in January 2025 comes in at $855,751. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $855,622 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $827,380 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 91942, an estimated 23.9% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 23.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this San Diego County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $855,751 |
| Dec 2024 | $854,595 |
| Nov 2024 | $852,975 |
| Oct 2024 | $853,131 |
| Sep 2024 | $854,664 |
| Aug 2024 | $855,622 |
| Jul 2024 | $855,916 |
| Jun 2024 | $854,251 |
| May 2024 | $850,463 |
| Apr 2024 | $843,466 |
| Mar 2024 | $834,682 |
| Feb 2024 | $827,380 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 91942 are younger than average. The median age of 35.8 years in ZIP Code 91942 is approximately 6.04% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.7% of the population in 91942 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 91942 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 91942 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 91942 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 91942, 66.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.5 minutes. Approximately 21.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 91942 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 91942 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 9.1% |
In ZIP Code 91942, 76.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this San Diego County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.9% |
| Spanish | 11.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 6.3% |
| Other languages | 0.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 91942 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 50.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 6.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 91942 | 16.35¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 7.78¢/kWh |
| California | 35.03¢/kWh | 22.91¢/kWh | 20.17¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 91942 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.43 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.77 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.41 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.33 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.19 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.28 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.89 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.3 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.35 | 1.78 | 5.46 |