El Cerrito
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California

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.
- 5,058residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 1,944 / sq mipopulation density
- 92881ZIP code
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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- 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 had 5,058 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,058 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,944 per sq mi (751 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Cerrito at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,058 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.60 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8382° N, 117.5222° W |
| ZIP code | 92881 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0621810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Cerrito
- Home Gardens2.8 mi N
- Corona3.0 mi NW
- El Sobrante4.2 mi NE
- Coronita5.7 mi NW
- Norco6.3 mi N
- Temescal Valley6.4 mi SE
- Silverado8.7 mi SW
- Lake Mathews8.9 mi E
- Woodcrest9.2 mi E
- Eastvale9.3 mi N
- Williams Canyon10.1 mi SW
- Riverside10.1 mi NE
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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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