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Alpine, CA

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 91901.

Population

15,180

Land area

26.8sq mi

People per sq mi

567

ZIP codes

1

Alpine and its ZIP codes

Full map

Alpine at a glance

  • Alpine is about 2.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $108,660 a year, 10% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $864,000 (18% above California) and median rent is $1,973 a month.

Local data for Alpine, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alpine, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,660

Poverty rate

13.0%

Median home value

$864,000

Median rent

$1,973/mo

Homeownership

73.9%

Bachelor's or higher

33.0%

Median age

42.4

Average commute

30.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,618), German Americans (2,105), Italian Americans (1,217).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Alpine.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$85,402

1,535,067 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$84,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$35.8B

FY 2026, $10,862 per person

San Diego County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Alpine, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.5%
  • Carpooled5.5%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home16.1%

Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alpine, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

2,698

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

6,088

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 43°F

16.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alpine, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.2%

U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

ZIP codes in Alpine

1 in or overlapping Alpine. Population shown

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Cities near Alpine

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Harbison CanyonCensus-designated place4.5 mi10.1
CrestCensus-designated place7 mi6.5
DescansoCensus-designated place7.7 mi19.2
LakesideCensus-designated place7.9 mi6.9
Granite HillsCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.8
Winter GardensCensus-designated place9.8 mi4.4
BostoniaCensus-designated place10 mi1.9
JamulCensus-designated place11 mi16.8
Eucalyptus HillsCensus-designated place11 mi4.8
Rancho San DiegoCensus-designated place11 mi8.7
El CajonCity12 mi14.5
San Diego Country EstatesCensus-designated place12 mi16.8
Casa de Oro-Mount HelixCensus-designated place13 mi6.9
SanteeCity13 mi16.5
Pine ValleyCensus-designated place14 mi7.2
Spring ValleyCensus-designated place14 mi7.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alpine, CA in?
Alpine is in San Diego County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Alpine, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Alpine include 91901.
What is the population of Alpine, CA?
About 15,180 people live in Alpine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alpine?
Nearby places include Harbison Canyon (4.5 mi), Crest (7 mi), Descanso (7.7 mi), Lakeside (7.9 mi), Granite Hills (9.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023