California · City Profile

Chula Vista, CA

ZIP codes
8
Population
273,195
Median income
$117,106
Median home value
$685,840

Chula Vista sits in San Diego, California, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 273,195 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Chula Vista has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $685,840 and median asking rent runs around $2,472 per month. Median household income hovers around $117,106. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Chula Vista

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
91909 San Diego 0
91910 San Diego 76,313 $84,111 $621,200
91911 San Diego 87,799 $77,705 $574,200
91912 San Diego 0
91913 San Diego 56,102 $124,531 $675,600
91914 San Diego 17,373 $162,889 $865,900
91915 San Diego 35,608 $136,297 $692,300
91921 San Diego 0

Thinking about relocating to Chula Vista?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $685,840, and median rent is $2,472. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.