ZIP Code 91978: Spring Valley, California
ZIP code 91978 is assigned to Spring Valley, California, and lies within San Diego County. Its reference point is at latitude 32.7329 and longitude -116.9596 (32°43'58.4"N 116°57'34.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 91978
Spring Valley, CA has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 91978, they include 91976, 91977, 91979.
Across San Diego County there are 189 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 91977 in Spring Valley, CA, about 2.3 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 91978 |
|---|---|
| City | Spring Valley |
| County | San Diego County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 32.7329 |
| Longitude | -116.9596 |
| DMS | 32°43'58.4"N 116°57'34.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 91977 (Spring Valley, 2.3 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Spring Valley, CA · All California ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 91978
Map centered on 32.7329, -116.9596. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Spring Valley, CA
Video: Spring Valley, CA
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ZIP Codes Near 91978
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 91978, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 91978, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are La Mesa, CA (3.6 mi northwest), El Cajon, CA (3.9 mi northeast) and Lemon Grove, CA (4.2 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- La Mesa, CA – 3.6 mi northwest
- El Cajon, CA – 3.9 mi northeast
- Lemon Grove, CA – 4.2 mi west
- Chula Vista, CA – 5.1 mi south
- San Diego, CA – 5.7 mi west
- Bonita, CA – 5.8 mi southwest
Schools Near Spring Valley, CA
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 91978 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Spring Valley and San Diego County.
Searching nearby communities such as La Mesa and El Cajon can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 91978.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Spring Valley, CA are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 91978.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Spring Valley, CA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 91978 may also use facilities in nearby La Mesa, El Cajon and Lemon Grove.
Shopping and Dining in Spring Valley
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 91978 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Spring Valley, California can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 91978.
To research local history, try searching for San Diego County records and archives along with the name Spring Valley.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 91978, La Mesa lies about 3.6 mi to the northwest, El Cajon lies about 3.9 mi to the northeast, Lemon Grove lies about 4.2 mi to the west, Chula Vista lies about 5.1 mi to the south and San Diego lies about 5.7 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Spring Valley show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 91978
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Nature Theater - panoramio”): michaelwm25, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Nature Theater Stage - panoramio”): michaelwm25, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Rancho San Diego Library - February 2026 - 1”): RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Mount Miguel from the north”): RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“San Miguel Fire District Station 22”): RightCowLeftCoast, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “San Diego Swap Meet | Spring Valley, CA” by Koi Traveller, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 91978 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.