Chula Vista city, CA

ZIP 91911 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chula Vista city, CA (91911)

Median Income

$79,334

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+4,164

Wealth inflow

Population

84,619

Unemployment

12.4%

8.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 4,164 for ZIP 91911 (Chula Vista city, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

12.4%+235% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-51% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.4%+23% vs US avg

1,574

Establishments

21,397

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction8.6%
Manufacturing7.7%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade13.5%
Transportation, utilities7.7%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management11.1%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.8%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 91911 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.5%, median income rose 3.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.8%.

Median Income

$79,334

+6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate