El Granada

Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California

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El Granada is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Mateo County, California, with 5,481 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moss Beach, 1.8 miles W.

About El Granada

El Granada is a suburban village and census-designated place (CDP) in the coastal area of northern San Mateo County, California, United States. The population was 5,481 at the 2020 census. The village is named for the city of Granada, Spain.

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Living in El Granada

Median household income
$213,347
Median home value
$1,424,700
Median age
53.7
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El Granada, CA population

El Granada had 5,481 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,481
Density1,116 per sq mi (431 per km²)

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

El Granada at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Mateo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,481 (2020)
Land area4.91 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates37.5142° N, 122.4648° W
ZIP codes94018, 94038
Census code (GEOID)0621936

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

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Frequently asked questions about El Granada

What county is El Granada in?

El Granada is in San Mateo County, California.

What is the population of El Granada, CA?

5,481 people lived in El Granada at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of El Granada, CA?

The main ZIP code is 94018. Other ZIP codes: 94038.

What is the elevation of El Granada?

39 feet (12 m) above sea level.

What towns are near El Granada?

Moss Beach (1.8 mi), Montara (2.8 mi), Half Moon Bay (3.5 mi), Pacifica (6.5 mi), Highlands (6.5 mi).

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