Crest
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Crest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 2,828 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Granite Hills, 2.2 miles W.
- 2,828residents (2020 Census)
- 1,312 ftelevation · 400 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.9 km²
- 433 / sq mipopulation density
- 92019main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Crest
Crest is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The community developed during the 1920s as a cabin subdivision known as Suncrest and was heavily affected by the Laguna Fire of 1970 and the Cedar Fire of 2003. The CDP had a population of 2,828 at the 2020 census, up from 2,593 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $110,000
- Median home value
- $724,500
- Median rent
- $1,196/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Crest had 2,828 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,828 |
|---|---|
| Density | 433 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crest at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,828 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.53 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8000° N, 116.8671° W |
| ZIP codes | 92019, 92021 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0617106 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crest
- Granite Hills2.2 mi W
- Harbison Canyon2.5 mi NE
- Rancho San Diego4.0 mi SW
- Winter Gardens4.3 mi NW
- Lakeside4.5 mi NW
- Bostonia4.6 mi W
- El Cajon5.4 mi W
- Jamul5.6 mi S
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix6.4 mi SW
- Alpine7.1 mi NE
- Eucalyptus Hills7.4 mi NW
- Santee7.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Crest
What county is Crest in?
Crest is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Crest, CA?
2,828 people lived in Crest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crest, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92019. Other ZIP codes: 92021.
What is the elevation of Crest?
1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crest?
Granite Hills (2.2 mi), Harbison Canyon (2.5 mi), Rancho San Diego (4.0 mi), Winter Gardens (4.3 mi), Lakeside (4.5 mi).
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