El Granada
Census-designated place in San Mateo County, California

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.
- 5,481residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.7 km²
- 1,116 / sq mipopulation density
- 94018main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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- Median household income
- $213,347
- Median home value
- $1,424,700
- Median age
- 53.7
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El Granada had 5,481 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,481 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,116 per sq mi (431 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Granada at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Mateo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,481 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.91 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5142° N, 122.4648° W |
| ZIP codes | 94018, 94038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0621936 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Granada
- Moss Beach1.8 mi W
- Montara2.8 mi NW
- Half Moon Bay3.5 mi SE
- Pacifica6.5 mi N
- Highlands6.5 mi E
- Hillsborough6.5 mi NE
- Millbrae6.8 mi NE
- Baywood Park6.8 mi E
- Burlingame7.6 mi NE
- San Bruno7.9 mi N
- San Mateo9.0 mi E
- Belmont9.3 mi E
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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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