Julian
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Julian is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 1,768 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,226 ft (1,288 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Diego Country Estates, 12.3 miles W.
- 1,768residents (2020 Census)
- 4,226 ftelevation · 1,288 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.4 km²
- 224 / sq mipopulation density
- 92066ZIP code
About Julian
Julian is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, which developed as a classic gold rush boomtown in the 1870s after gold was discovered by Fred Coleman, attracting miners, a tent city, rapid growth with saloons and stores, and discussions of becoming a county seat, before transitioning into a more stable community with agriculture and tourism. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,768, up from 1,502 at the 2010 census.
Julian is an official California Historical Landmark (No. 412). The Julian townsite and surrounding area is defined by the San Diego County Zoning Ordinance Section 5749 as the Julian Historic District. This designation requires that development adhere to certain guidelines administered by the Architectural Review Board of the Julian Historic District, which is appointed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
Julian was named an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark-Sky Association in May 2021. It was the 30th such designation and the second in California.
The town is known for its apple pie and its annual Julian Apple Days Festival, which began in 1949.
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Living in Julian
- Median household income
- $77,803
- Median home value
- $602,700
- Median rent
- $1,860/mo
- Median age
- 53.8
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Julian had 1,768 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,768 |
|---|---|
| Density | 224 per sq mi (87 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Julian at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,768 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.89 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,226 ft (1,288 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0735° N, 116.5889° W |
| ZIP code | 92066 |
| Official website | julianca.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637582 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Julian
- San Diego Country Estates12.3 mi W
- Descanso14.3 mi S
- Pine Valley16.7 mi S
- Ramona16.8 mi W
- Mount Laguna16.9 mi SE
- Borrego Springs17.7 mi NE
- Alpine18.6 mi SW
- Harbison Canyon22.3 mi SW
- Lakeside23.6 mi SW
- Eucalyptus Hills24.4 mi SW
- Crest24.8 mi SW
- Winter Gardens25.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Julian
What county is Julian in?
Julian is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Julian, CA?
1,768 people lived in Julian at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Julian, CA?
The ZIP code of Julian is 92066.
What is the elevation of Julian?
4,226 feet (1,288 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Julian?
San Diego Country Estates (12.3 mi), Descanso (14.3 mi), Pine Valley (16.7 mi), Ramona (16.8 mi), Mount Laguna (16.9 mi).
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