🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

91916

Descanso

ZIP Code 91916 is a standard zip code serving Descanso, Descanso, California (CA), in San Diego County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,622 with a median household income of $53,843. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: San Diego
City: Descanso
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 32.873000
Longitude: -116.602700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 39.78 mi²
Population Density: 41.0 people per mi² (35th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.979124°N, 32.822690°S, -116.543905°E, -116.698089°W

With 1,622 residents spread across 39.78 square miles, this area has a population density of 41.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,622

Population

35th percentile

$53,843

Median Income

60th percentile

$254,700

Median Home Value

80th percentile

39.78 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 91916 is $53,843, and the median home value is $254,700.

Housing

793

Total Units

656

Occupied Units

82.7%

Occupancy Rate

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