Cowles Mountain across Lake Murray in neighboring San Diego, near La Mesa; photographed March 15, 2009.

La Mesa · Zip code

91942 zip code

About 40,920 residents in La Mesa, California, over 5.8 square miles.

Residents

40,920

Median age 37.5

Median household income

$81,262

4% below La Mesa

Median home value

$689,300

7% below La Mesa

Median rent

$1,934/mo

1% below La Mesa

Homeownership

44%

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91942 vs La Mesa and the US
  • 91942$81,262
  • La Mesa$84,337
  • United States$78,538

Median household income

Local places in 91942

Restaurant

Casa Gabriela

Restaurant · 8384 La Mesa Blvd

Casa Gabriela serves Mexican food in La Mesa Village, pairing traditional recipes with a modern presentation under Chef Gabriela Lopez. The menu includes seafood and vegetarian choices alongside tacos, empanadas, and…

Tea room

The AubreyRose Tea Room

Tea room · 8362 La Mesa Blvd

The AubreyRose Tea Room is an English-style afternoon tea room located in La Mesa, California, specializing in petite treats and gifts. It is a suitable venue for various events such as wedding and baby shower events,…

Restaurant

Hearth House

Restaurant · 5505 Jackson Dr

Hearth House, on Jackson Drive in La Mesa, California, serves as a neighborhood bar. The bar features craft cocktails and cold drafts. Daily happy hour brings half-off drinks and games, while events like karaoke,…

Restaurant

Antica Trattoria

Restaurant · 5654 Lake Murray Boulevard

Antica Trattoria is an Italian restaurant and wine bar in La Mesa. Its menu features homemade pasta and dishes such as arancini, mussels, and bruschetta, while guests can dine in or order takeout. The restaurant also…

Restaurant

Pietro's Cucina Italiana

Restaurant · 8378 Parkway Drive

Pietro’s Cucina Italiana serves dishes inspired mainly by Naples, with some Northern Italian selections. Its website traces that approach to southern Italy and the island of Ischia, where founder Pietro Di Meglio was…

Restaurant

Casa De Pico

Restaurant · 5500 Grossmont Center Dr

Casa De Pico is a restaurant on Grossmont Center Drive.

Sushi restaurant

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

Sushi restaurant · 8555 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 106

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, in La Mesa, California, operates at 8555 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 106. This sushi restaurant serves sushi, sashimi, and Japanese fusion cuisine. The menu includes starters like Baked Dynamites,…

Restaurant

Smokey and The Brisket BBQ

Restaurant · 5465 Lake Murray Boulevard

Smokey and The Brisket BBQ is a restaurant on Lake Murray Boulevard.

Restaurant

Deano's Pub

Restaurant · 5286 Baltimore Dr

Deano's Pub in La Mesa provides a space for people to enjoy drinks and live music, with events that showcase local music talent. Live music events are hosted on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring different bands…

Restaurant

West Coast Smoke and Tap House

Restaurant · 6126 Lake Murray Blvd

West Coast Smoke and Tap House serves great food and features a rotating draft beer selection in La Mesa. The menu includes soups, sandwiches, and salads, as well as daily specials and a loyalty program. This pub is…

Restaurant

Hacienda Cazadores

Restaurant · 8302 La Mesa Blvd

Hacienda Cazadores is a restaurant on La Mesa Boulevard.

Restaurant

Limoncello Modern Italian

Restaurant · 8273 La Mesa Boulevard

Limoncello Modern Italian is a restaurant on La Mesa Boulevard.

Restaurant

Oodles By The Nood Bar

Restaurant · 7436 University Avenue

Oodles By The Nood Bar in La Mesa, California, is a family-owned Asian restaurant and sister restaurant of The Nood Bar, a local noodle shop in North Park. The chef and team create classic dishes from Asian countries…

Restaurant

Aromi Italian Cuisine

Restaurant · 7200 Parkway Dr

Aromi Italian Cuisine brings authentic Italian dining to the heart of La Mesa, California. Cousins Andrea and Francesco, who grew up in the trattorias of Sicily, own the restaurant. Francesco attended culinary school…

Restaurant

El Veganito

Restaurant · 5500 Grossmont Center Dr

El Veganito is a restaurant on Grossmont Center Drive.

Restaurant

Nachos Jr Taco Shop

Restaurant · 7589 University Avenue

Nachos Jr Taco Shop is a restaurant on University Avenue.

Schools in 91942

Libraries in 91942

Other La Mesa zip codes

Questions

What city is zip code 91942?

91942 is in La Mesa, California. Nearly all of it of its land area is inside the city.

How many people live in 91942?

About 40,920 residents in 17,575 households, over 5.8 square miles.

What is the median income in 91942?

$81,262 per household, 4% below the La Mesa median.

What schools are in 91942?

Murray Manor Elementary, Northmont Elementary, La Mesa Arts Academy, Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy, JCS - Manzanita, Christ Lutheran Elementary and 3 more.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, 2023 Gazetteer and ACS 2019–2023. Places are from this guide’s directory, schools from NCES and libraries from IMLS.

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