Alpine

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

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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.

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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Living in Alpine

Median household income
$108,660
Median home value
$864,000
Median rent
$1,973/mo
Median age
42.4
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Alpine, CA population

Alpine had 14,696 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census14,696
Density549 per sq mi (212 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Alpine at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Diego County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population14,696 (2020)
Land area26.79 sq mi (69.4 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation1,834 ft (559 m)
Coordinates32.8428° N, 116.7554° W
ZIP code91901
Census code (GEOID)0601192

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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