ZIP code 92021
Where is ZIP code 92021?
El Cajon, California
San Diego County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 92021 belongs to El Cajon, California in San Diego County. 92021 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 619 and 858. About 70,501 people live in the 92021 area, where the median household income is $74,013. The closest ZIP codes are 92040 (Lakeside, 2.7 mi north), 92019 (El Cajon, 2.8 mi south) and 92022 (El Cajon, 2.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 92021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | El Cajon |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Diego County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 619, 858 |
| Coordinates | 32.8178, -116.9223 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 920 |
Population and income in 92021
| Population | 70,501 · higher than 97% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,514 · higher than 61% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.3 years · lower than 70% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $74,013 · lower than 71% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,192 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $611,900 · lower than 55% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,893 a month |
| Housing units | 23,734 |
| Households | 22,953 (2.97 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 54% / 46% |
| Land area | 28.04 sq mi (plus 0.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92021. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 92021
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92040 | Lakeside, CA | 2.7 mi N | Standard |
| 92019 | El Cajon, CA | 2.8 mi S | Standard |
| 92022 | El Cajon, CA | 2.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 92020 | El Cajon, CA | 3.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 92072 | Santee, CA | 3.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 92071 | Santee, CA | 4.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 91942 | La Mesa, CA | 6.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 92119 | San Diego, CA | 6.1 mi W | Standard |
| 91978 | Spring Valley, CA | 6.3 mi S | Standard |
| 91941 | La Mesa, CA | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 91976 | Spring Valley, CA | 6.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 91979 | Spring Valley, CA | 6.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 92021 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 92021
123 MAIN ST
EL CAJON CA 92021
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bostonia and Crest: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (92021-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in El Cajon, CA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 92021?
- 92021 is a El Cajon, California ZIP code.
- What county is 92021 in?
- ZIP code 92021 is in San Diego County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 92021 in?
- 92021 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 92021?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 92021 use area codes 619 and 858.
- What is the population of ZIP code 92021?
- About 70,501 people live in ZIP code 92021, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 92021?
- The median household income in 92021 is $74,013 a year, lower than 71% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 92021?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 92021 are 92040 (Lakeside, 2.7 miles), 92019 (El Cajon, 2.8 miles), 92022 (El Cajon, 2.8 miles) and 92020 (El Cajon, 3.1 miles).