| ZIP Code | 92021 |
|---|---|
| City | El Cajon |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Area Code | 619/858 |
| Elevation | 681 ft |
| Latitude | 32.835732 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -116.874617 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 60% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,685 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,997 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 6,521 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 7,741 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 3,955 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,913 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,979 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $572,000 ▲ 105% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,818/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,360 |
| Vacant Units | 787 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,360 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 787 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 92021 is located in El Cajon, California, within San Diego County. With a population of 69,306, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 92021 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,979 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 92021 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $572,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,818 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.8%) and renters (47.3%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 92021 is majority White (53.75%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 92021 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 92021 in El Cajon, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 69,306 residents, a median household income of $69,979, and a median home value of $572,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.