Escondido
City in San Diego County, California
Escondido is a city in San Diego County, California, with 151,038 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harmony Grove, 4.3 miles SW.
- 151,038residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 37.3 sq miland area · 96.7 km²
- 4,044 / sq mipopulation density
- 92029ZIP code
About Escondido
Escondido (Spanish for 'hidden') is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Located in the North County region, it was incorporated in 1888, and is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. It has a population of 151,038 as of the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $91,967
- Median home value
- $714,500
- Median rent
- $2,046/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Escondido had 151,038 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 151,038 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,044 per sq mi (1,562 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Escondido at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 151,038 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.35 sq mi (96.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1331° N, 117.0740° W |
| ZIP code | 92029 |
| Official website | escondido.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622804 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Escondido
- Harmony Grove4.3 mi SW
- Del Dios4.7 mi SW
- San Marcos5.6 mi W
- Hidden Meadows6.8 mi NW
- Elfin Forest7.0 mi SW
- Valley Center7.7 mi NE
- Lake San Marcos7.8 mi W
- Vista10.3 mi W
- Rancho Santa Fe10.3 mi SW
- Poway10.5 mi S
- Fairbanks Ranch11.8 mi SW
- Bonsall11.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Escondido
What county is Escondido in?
Escondido is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Escondido, CA?
151,038 people lived in Escondido at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Escondido, CA?
The ZIP code of Escondido is 92029.
What is the elevation of Escondido?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Escondido?
Harmony Grove (4.3 mi), Del Dios (4.7 mi), San Marcos (5.6 mi), Hidden Meadows (6.8 mi), Elfin Forest (7.0 mi).
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