Jamul
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Jamul is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 6,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 997 ft (304 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rancho San Diego, 4.2 miles NW.
- 6,179residents (2020 Census)
- 997 ftelevation · 304 m
- 16.8 sq miland area · 43.6 km²
- 367 / sq mipopulation density
- 91978ZIP code
About Jamul
Jamul (; Kumeyaay: Ha-mul, meaning "sweet water") is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. Jamul had a population of 6,179 at the 2020 census, up from 6,163 at the 2010 census.
Jamul suffered from the Valley Fire, one of the 2020 California wildfires.
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- Median household income
- $152,748
- Median home value
- $1,047,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Jamul had 6,179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 367 per sq mi (142 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jamul at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,179 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.83 sq mi (43.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7184° N, 116.8709° W |
| ZIP code | 91978 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jamul
- Rancho San Diego4.2 mi NW
- Crest5.6 mi N
- Spring Valley6.2 mi W
- Granite Hills6.2 mi N
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix6.5 mi NW
- La Presa7.7 mi W
- El Cajon7.8 mi NW
- Harbison Canyon7.8 mi N
- Bostonia8.1 mi NW
- Bonita8.4 mi SW
- Winter Gardens8.8 mi N
- La Mesa9.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Jamul
What county is Jamul in?
Jamul is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Jamul, CA?
6,179 people lived in Jamul at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jamul, CA?
The ZIP code of Jamul is 91978.
What is the elevation of Jamul?
997 feet (304 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jamul?
Rancho San Diego (4.2 mi), Crest (5.6 mi), Spring Valley (6.2 mi), Granite Hills (6.2 mi), Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (6.5 mi).
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