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U.S. ZIP Code · CA91901

San Diego County · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Typical home value

$973,232[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.4%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+242.6%
vs metro
+6.4%
vs state
+38.9%
ZIP 91901 location in CA
Location of ZIP 91901 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 91901 is worth $973,232 — 6.4% above the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,249 a month — a 2.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,249[2]
Gross yield
2.8%[2]
Cap rate
1.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,886[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for San Diego County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
18,197[3]
Median household income
$114,167[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of San Diego County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5,385[5]
Moved in
70,215
Moved out
75,600

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
0
  • Joan MacQueen Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Alpine Union Elementary

    429 students

  • Boulder Oaks Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Alpine Union Elementary

    393 students

  • Shadow Hills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Alpine Union Elementary

    380 students

  • The Heights Charter

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · The Heights Charter District

    286 students

  • Creekside Early Learning Center

    Elementary · Grades K · Alpine Union Elementary

    259 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.7%
Annual rent$26,990

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,921
Loan principal$778,585
Down payment$194,646
Total interest paid$993,043

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.80
Monthly cost to own$6,308
Monthly rent$2,249

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
51st percentile[1]
Rental yield
18th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 91901?
The typical home in 91901 is worth $973,232, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 91901?
Home values in 91901 are up 0.4% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 91901?
A typical home in 91901 rents for about $2,249 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 91901?
The effective property tax rate in 91901 is 0.7% — roughly $6,886 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 91901?
ZIP code 91901 has a population of 18,197 and a median household income of $114,167.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $970,208
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $969,404
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $964,656
    Gross yield
    3.2%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $995,583
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $1,006,658
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Valley Center CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $934,807
    Gross yield
    4.7%

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