| ZIP Code | 92020 |
|---|---|
| City | El Cajon |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619/858 |
| Elevation | 431 ft |
| Latitude | 32.795605 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.969754 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.5% ▲ 74% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,299 (6.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,380 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 4,597 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 5,733 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 4,021 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,794 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,822 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $741,600 ▲ 166% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,793/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,311 |
| Vacant Units | 804 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,311 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 804 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 92020 is located in El Cajon, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 58,490, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 92020 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,822 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92020 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $741,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,793 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.1%) and renters (56.9%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 92020 is majority White (55.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92020 stands at 8.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 92020 in El Cajon, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 58,490 residents, a median household income of $72,822, and a median home value of $741,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.