Carlsbad
City in San Diego County, California
Carlsbad is a city in San Diego County, California, with 114,746 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake San Marcos, 4.6 miles E.
- 114,746residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 37.8 sq miland area · 97.9 km²
- 3,034 / sq mipopulation density
- 92011main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Carlsbad
Carlsbad is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California, United States. The city is 35 miles (56 km) north of downtown San Diego and 87 miles (140 km) south of downtown Los Angeles. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 114,746. Carlsbad is a popular tourist destination and home to many businesses in the golf industry.
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- Median household income
- $142,748
- Median home value
- $1,257,000
- Median rent
- $2,808/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Carlsbad had 114,746 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114,746 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,034 per sq mi (1,172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlsbad at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 114,746 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.81 sq mi (97.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1280° N, 117.2855° W |
| ZIP codes | 92011, 92008, 92009, 92010, 92081 |
| Official website | carlsbadca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611194 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlsbad
- Lake San Marcos4.6 mi E
- Vista5.0 mi NE
- Encinitas5.5 mi S
- San Marcos6.7 mi E
- Oceanside6.8 mi N
- Elfin Forest7.0 mi SE
- Rancho Santa Fe8.7 mi SE
- Harmony Grove8.7 mi E
- Solana Beach9.6 mi S
- Camp Pendleton South9.7 mi NW
- Del Dios10.3 mi E
- Fairbanks Ranch11.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad
What county is Carlsbad in?
Carlsbad is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Carlsbad, CA?
114,746 people lived in Carlsbad at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carlsbad, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92011. Other ZIP codes: 92008, 92009, 92010, 92081.
What is the elevation of Carlsbad?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carlsbad?
Lake San Marcos (4.6 mi), Vista (5.0 mi), Encinitas (5.5 mi), San Marcos (6.7 mi), Oceanside (6.8 mi).
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