Alpine
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Alpine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 14,696 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,834 ft (559 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harbison Canyon, 4.9 miles W.
- 14,696residents (2020 Census)
- 1,834 ftelevation · 559 m
- 26.8 sq miland area · 69.4 km²
- 549 / sq mipopulation density
- 91901ZIP code
About Alpine
Alpine is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Cuyamaca Mountains of San Diego County, California, United States. Alpine had a population of 14,696 at the 2020 census, up from 14,236 at the 2010 census. The town is largely surrounded by Cleveland National Forest and borders two reservations of the Kumeyaay, Viejas and Sycuan tribes, and the rural unincorporated areas around the city of El Cajon.
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- Median household income
- $108,660
- Median home value
- $864,000
- Median rent
- $1,973/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Alpine had 14,696 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,696 |
|---|---|
| Density | 549 per sq mi (212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alpine at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,696 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.79 sq mi (69.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8428° N, 116.7554° W |
| ZIP code | 91901 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0601192 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alpine
- Harbison Canyon4.9 mi W
- Crest7.1 mi SW
- Descanso7.6 mi E
- Lakeside8.7 mi W
- Granite Hills9.1 mi W
- Winter Gardens9.9 mi W
- Jamul10.9 mi SW
- Bostonia11.0 mi W
- Rancho San Diego11.0 mi SW
- Eucalyptus Hills11.4 mi W
- San Diego Country Estates11.7 mi N
- El Cajon12.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alpine
What county is Alpine in?
Alpine is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Alpine, CA?
14,696 people lived in Alpine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alpine, CA?
The ZIP code of Alpine is 91901.
What is the elevation of Alpine?
1,834 feet (559 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alpine?
Harbison Canyon (4.9 mi), Crest (7.1 mi), Descanso (7.6 mi), Lakeside (8.7 mi), Granite Hills (9.1 mi).
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