Elfin Forest
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Elfin Forest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 600 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Harmony Grove, 2.7 miles NE.
- 600residents (2020 Census)
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 296 / sq mipopulation density
- 92091ZIP code
About Elfin Forest
Elfin Forest is an unincorporated foothill residential community and census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elfin Forest had a population of 600. The community is located southwest of Escondido and according to the USGS it is located in the Escondido ZIP code of 92029. It borders the rural, unincorporated town of Harmony Grove to the northeast, San Marcos to the north and west, Olivenhain to the southwest, and Rancho Santa Fe to the south.
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- Median household income
- $170,938
- Median home value
- $1,950,000
- Median age
- 43.8
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Elfin Forest had 600 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 600 |
|---|---|
| Density | 296 per sq mi (114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elfin Forest at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 600 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Coordinates | 33.0812° N, 117.1774° W |
| ZIP code | 92091 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0621916 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elfin Forest
- Harmony Grove2.7 mi NE
- Lake San Marcos3.0 mi NW
- Del Dios3.4 mi E
- San Marcos3.7 mi N
- Rancho Santa Fe4.0 mi S
- Encinitas5.4 mi SW
- Fairbanks Ranch6.2 mi S
- Escondido7.0 mi NE
- Carlsbad7.0 mi NW
- Solana Beach7.8 mi SW
- Vista8.3 mi NW
- Del Mar9.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Elfin Forest
What county is Elfin Forest in?
Elfin Forest is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Elfin Forest, CA?
600 people lived in Elfin Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elfin Forest, CA?
The ZIP code of Elfin Forest is 92091.
What towns are near Elfin Forest?
Harmony Grove (2.7 mi), Lake San Marcos (3.0 mi), Del Dios (3.4 mi), San Marcos (3.7 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (4.0 mi).
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