El Cerrito

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

Aerial view of El Cerrito, California
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El Cerrito is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riverside County, California, with 5,058 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Home Gardens, 2.8 miles N.

About El Cerrito

El Cerrito (Spanish for 'The Little Hill') is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Inland Empire region of Riverside County, California, United States. It is an unincorporated area mostly surrounded by the city of Corona. The population was 5,058 at the 2020 census, down from 5,100 at the 2010 census.

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Living in El Cerrito

Median household income
$108,882
Median home value
$627,400
Median rent
$1,787/mo
Median age
35.7
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El Cerrito, CA population

El Cerrito had 5,058 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,058
Density1,944 per sq mi (751 per km²)

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

El Cerrito at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyRiverside County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,058 (2020)
Land area2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Water area0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²)
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates33.8382° N, 117.5222° W
ZIP code92881
Census code (GEOID)0621810

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

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Frequently asked questions about El Cerrito

What county is El Cerrito in?

El Cerrito is in Riverside County, California.

What is the population of El Cerrito, CA?

5,058 people lived in El Cerrito at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of El Cerrito, CA?

The ZIP code of El Cerrito is 92881.

What is the elevation of El Cerrito?

860 feet (262 m) above sea level.

What towns are near El Cerrito?

Home Gardens (2.8 mi), Corona (3.0 mi), El Sobrante (4.2 mi), Coronita (5.7 mi), Norco (6.3 mi).

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