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Bonita, CA

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 91902.

Population

12,652

Land area

5sq mi

People per sq mi

2,522

ZIP codes

1

Bonita and its ZIP codes

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Bonita at a glance

  • Bonita is about 10 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $118,674, 20% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $962,800 (31% above California) and median rent is $2,218 a month.

Local data for Bonita, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bonita, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$118,674

Poverty rate

7.5%

Median home value

$962,800

Median rent

$2,218/mo

Homeownership

76.0%

Bachelor's or higher

39.4%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

23.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,626), Filipino Americans (1,285), Irish Americans (1,116).

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 Bonita.

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

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

  • Drove alone77.0%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home15.7%

Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bonita, 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

75° / 47°F

9.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bonita, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.6%

U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

ZIP codes in Bonita

1 in or overlapping Bonita. Population shown

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Cities near Bonita

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Chula VistaCity2.4 mi49.6
La PresaCensus-designated place2.9 mi5.5
Lemon GroveCity4.8 mi3.9
Spring ValleyCensus-designated place5.3 mi7.3
National CityCity6.2 mi7.3
La MesaCity7.2 mi9.1
CoronadoCity7.3 mi7.8
Casa de Oro-Mount HelixCensus-designated place7.6 mi6.9
Rancho San DiegoCensus-designated place8.5 mi8.7
Imperial BeachCity9.1 mi4.3
JamulCensus-designated place9.4 mi16.8
El CajonCity10 mi14.5
Granite HillsCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
BostoniaCensus-designated place12 mi1.9
CrestCensus-designated place13 mi6.5
Winter GardensCensus-designated place13 mi4.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bonita, CA in?
Bonita is in San Diego County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Bonita, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bonita include 91902.
What is the population of Bonita, CA?
About 12,652 people live in Bonita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bonita?
Nearby places include Chula Vista (2.4 mi), La Presa (2.9 mi), Lemon Grove (4.8 mi), Spring Valley (5.3 mi), National City (6.2 mi).

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