Bonsall
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Bonsall is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 4,546 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hidden Meadows, 5.5 miles SE.
- 4,546residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 13.6 sq miland area · 35.3 km²
- 334 / sq mipopulation density
- 92003ZIP code
About Bonsall
Bonsall is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California. The population was 4,546 at the 2020 census, up from 3,982 at the 2010 census.
The Bonsall area was heavily affected by the Lilac Fire in December 2017, which burned 4,100 acres.
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- Median household income
- $113,537
- Median home value
- $958,700
- Median rent
- $2,336/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Bonsall had 4,546 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,546 |
|---|---|
| Density | 334 per sq mi (129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bonsall at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,546 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.62 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2750° N, 117.1921° W |
| ZIP code | 92003 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0607498 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bonsall
- Hidden Meadows5.5 mi SE
- Vista6.5 mi SW
- Fallbrook7.1 mi N
- Oceanside7.5 mi SW
- Camp Pendleton Mainside8.2 mi W
- Pala9.5 mi NE
- Rainbow9.8 mi N
- San Marcos9.8 mi S
- Valley Center10.6 mi E
- Lake San Marcos11.0 mi S
- Carlsbad11.5 mi SW
- Escondido11.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bonsall
What county is Bonsall in?
Bonsall is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Bonsall, CA?
4,546 people lived in Bonsall at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bonsall, CA?
The ZIP code of Bonsall is 92003.
What is the elevation of Bonsall?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bonsall?
Hidden Meadows (5.5 mi), Vista (6.5 mi), Fallbrook (7.1 mi), Oceanside (7.5 mi), Camp Pendleton Mainside (8.2 mi).
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