Encinitas
City in San Diego County, California

Encinitas is a city in San Diego County, California, with 62,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Solana Beach, 4.1 miles S.
- 62,007residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 19.0 sq miland area · 49.2 km²
- 3,261 / sq mipopulation density
- 92024main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Encinitas
Encinitas is a beach city in the North County area of San Diego County, California, United States. Located in Southern California, it is approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of San Diego, between Solana Beach and Carlsbad, and about 95 miles (153 km) south of Los Angeles. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 62,007, up from 59,518 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $162,229
- Median home value
- $1,646,800
- Median rent
- $2,886/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Encinitas had 62,007 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 62,007 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,261 per sq mi (1,259 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Encinitas at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 62,007 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.01 sq mi (49.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0506° N, 117.2636° W |
| ZIP codes | 92024, 92007, 92009 |
| Official website | encinitasca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622678 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Encinitas
- Solana Beach4.1 mi S
- Rancho Santa Fe4.2 mi SE
- Elfin Forest5.4 mi NE
- Carlsbad5.5 mi N
- Lake San Marcos5.6 mi NE
- Fairbanks Ranch6.0 mi SE
- Del Mar6.1 mi S
- San Marcos7.9 mi NE
- Harmony Grove8.1 mi NE
- Del Dios8.6 mi E
- Vista9.7 mi N
- Oceanside12.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Encinitas
What county is Encinitas in?
Encinitas is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Encinitas, CA?
62,007 people lived in Encinitas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Encinitas, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92024. Other ZIP codes: 92007, 92009.
What is the elevation of Encinitas?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Encinitas?
Solana Beach (4.1 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (4.2 mi), Elfin Forest (5.4 mi), Carlsbad (5.5 mi), Lake San Marcos (5.6 mi).
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