92021 ZIP Code – El Cajon, California
Located in El Cajon, California, ZIP code 92021 is one of the most populous ZIP codes within San Diego County with a population of approximately 69,638 residents. The median household income of $68,093 is below the California average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $545,600, well above the national average, with 53.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,721 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 50% single-family (decreasing), 30% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 18.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 36.0, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 92019, 92040, 92020.
ZIP Code 92021 Data
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ZIP 92021 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 92021 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $545k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,721 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.0 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.1% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 92019 – El Cajon
- 92040 – Lakeside
- 92020 – El Cajon
- 92071 – Santee
- 91941 – La Mesa
- 91901 – Alpine
- 92119 – San Diego
- 91978 – Spring Valley
- 91942 – La Mesa
- 91977 – Spring Valley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92019 | EL CAJON | 45,937 | $93,732 |
| 92040 | LAKESIDE | 45,906 | $95,952 |
| 92020 | EL CAJON | 59,775 | $71,400 |
| 92071 | SANTEE | 59,795 | $101,906 |
| 91941 | LA MESA | 33,602 | $107,055 |