Census tract · San Diego County
Census Tract 138.01, San Diego County, California
Census Tract 138.01, GEOID 06073013801, in San Diego County, California, mostly within Spring Valley (San Diego County) (70% of its census blocks). 5,381 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,154); the 2020 Census counted 5,178.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,381
±1,154 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,178
Median household income
$86,477
±$24,834 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $106,268
Median home value
$808,300
±$44,084 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $854,700
Median gross rent
$1,738
±$106 (90% margin)
San Diego County: $2,246
Where is Census Tract 138.01?
Census Tract 138.01 is one of 737 census tracts in San Diego County, California. It covers 0.88 square miles of land, 5,857 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06073013801, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Spring Valley (San Diego County) | 70% |
| La Mesa | 17% |
| Lemon Grove | 9% |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 4% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 138.01: Tract 137.01 ($123,750), Tract 137.02 ($91,217), Tract 138.02 ($96,613), Tract 140.01 ($85,223), Tract 144 ($51,234), Tract 149.01 ($83,018) and Tract 152 ($160,313). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 138.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 138.01's population at 5,381 (±1,154) in 1,805 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,178 residents and 1,793 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 138.01 | Spring Valley (San Diego County) |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,381±1,154 | 31,969 |
| Households | 1,805±193 | 9,878 |
| Average household size | 2.89±0.38 | 3.22 |
| Housing units | 1,805±193 | 10,122 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 138.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 138.01 is 39.3 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 10.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 49.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.9%. 18.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 138.01 | Spring Valley (San Diego County) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3±2.6 | 37.9 |
| Under 18 years | 17.2%±2.2 pts | 22.1% |
| 65 years and over | 10.1%±2.5 pts | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49.9%±12.1 pts | 40.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.9%±9.7 pts | 36.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.0%±4.1 pts | 11.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5%±2.6 pts | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.5% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 4.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 18.7%±6.6 pts | 19.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.4%±10.7 pts | 39.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±3.5 pts | 10.2% |
| With a disability | 11.8%±2.9 pts | 12.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±4.7 pts | 7.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±4.2 pts | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.6%±9.5 pts | 32.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8%±3.3 pts | 10.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3%±3.3 pts | 90.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 138.01 earn?
Half of the 1,805 households in Census Tract 138.01 earn less than $86,477 a year (±$24,834), against $106,268 across San Diego County: 508th highest of the county's 725 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 138.01 | Spring Valley (San Diego County) |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,477±$24,834 | $109,110 |
| Mean household income | $120,163±$16,379 | $131,576 |
| Per capita income | $40,710±$6,512 | $42,069 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0%±6.6 pts | 9.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±12.8 pts | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3%±8.0 pts | 15.8% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7%±1.2 pts | 97.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±8.8 pts | 93.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 138.01?
Owners occupy 63.5% of Census Tract 138.01's occupied homes and renters 36.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $808,300 by its owner (±$44,084). The median renter pays $1,738 a month including utilities, and 65.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 138.01 | Spring Valley (San Diego County) |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $808,300±$44,084 | $714,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,738±$106 | $2,166 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.1%±13.8 pts | 51.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,838±$236 | $2,974 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.5%±9.4 pts | 64.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.5%±9.4 pts | 35.7% |
| Housing units | 1,805±193 | 10,122 |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2%±7.7 pts | 59.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 9.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7%±2.1 pts | 3.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±1.6 pts | 2.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3%±3.0 pts | 2.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 138.01 get to work?
73.5% of Census Tract 138.01's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Tract 138.01 | Spring Valley (San Diego County) |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±9.8 pts | 67.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0%±4.3 pts | 10.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5%±8.2 pts | 76.7% |
| Carpooled | 12.7%±5.8 pts | 9.2% |
| Public transportation | 2.8%±2.0 pts | 1.1% |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±3.7 pts | 10.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±5.0 | 26.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 138.01 compare with the other tracts in San Diego County?
Among San Diego County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 138.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In San Diego County | In Spring Valley (San Diego County) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 194th of 735 | 4th of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 377th of 736 | 2nd of 7 |
| Median household income | 508th of 725 | 7th of 7 |
| Per capita income | 493rd of 734 | 3rd of 7 |
| Median home value | 353rd of 703 | 1st of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 634th of 703 | 7th of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 211th of 472 | 2nd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 473rd of 732 | 2nd of 7 |
| Median age | 336th of 735 | 3rd of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 315th of 708 | 4th of 7 |
The tracts next to it on San Diego County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 85.10 | 505th | $87,143±$25,963 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 185.10 | 506th | $87,083±$53,862 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 46 | 507th | $86,611±$10,064 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 138.01 | 508th | $86,477±$24,834 |
| Tract 30.03 | 509th | $86,319±$9,881 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 93.08 | 510th | $86,139±$6,703 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 195.01 | 511th | $86,125±$14,143 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 138.01?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 138.01 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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