Zip Code 92021 — El Cajon, CA

92021 is a ZIP Code associated with El Cajon, CA, located within San Diego. 92021 ranks #6 out of 115 ZIP codes in San Diego County by population (and #59 out of 1,802 in CA). The area supports an estimated population of 70,501 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 970.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code92021
Primary CityEl Cajon
State / ProvinceCA
CountySan Diego
Total Population70,501
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density970.8 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

How 92021 Compares

MetricZIP 92021San Diego CountyCA State Average
Population70,5013,322,512 (Total)39,286,245 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density970.8 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#6 of 115----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 92019El Cajon3.9 mi45,351N/A
Zip 92040Lakeside5.0 mi46,216N/A
Zip 92020El Cajon6.2 mi57,842N/A
Zip 92071Santee7.1 mi59,590N/A
Zip 91941La Mesa8.6 mi33,218N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →