| ZIP Code | 92021 |
| ZIP Code Name | El Cajon |
| Primary County | San Diego County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 71,006 |
| Area Code(s) | 619 / 858 |
| Current Time | PDT |
92021 is a United States ZIP Code located in El Cajon California. Portions of 92021 are also in Crest and Bostonia and Harbison Canyon and Lakeside (San Diego County). 92021 is entirely within San Diego County. 92021 is within Metro San Diego.
92021 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 92021 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 92021 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 92021 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 92021 is 4.1%.
| Population | 71,006 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.17% |
| Population Density | 2,434 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,594 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $63,395 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $56,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.55% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 43.19% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,742 | 63.18% |
| Black | 5,058 | 6.56% |
| Hispanic | 18,915 | 24.52% |
| Asian | 3,450 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 539 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 446 | 0.58% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,876 | 43% |
| Black | 462 | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 3,040 | 45.45% |
| Asian | 239 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 42 | 0.63% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,544 | 9.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,779 | 13.38% |
| High School Diploma | 10,741 | 30.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,586 | 4.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,581 | 4.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 8,139 | 22.79% |
| Associates Degree | 3,375 | 9.45% |
| Masters Degree | 1,529 | 4.28% |
| Professional Degree | 253 | 0.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 185 | 0.52% |
| Coordinates | 32.83923721,-116.86934662 |
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| Region | Metro San Diego |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 29 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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