La Mesa
City in San Diego County, California
La Mesa is a city in San Diego County, California, with 61,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 528 ft (161 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 2.8 miles E.
- 61,121residents (2020 Census)
- 528 ftelevation · 161 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.5 km²
- 6,723 / sq mipopulation density
- 91942main ZIP code (2 in total)
About La Mesa
La Mesa (lit. 'The Table') is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, located nine miles (14 kilometers) east of downtown San Diego in Southern California. The population was 61,121 at the 2020 census, up from 57,065 at the 2010 census. Its civic motto is "the Jewel of the Hills."
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- Median household income
- $95,028
- Median home value
- $812,000
- Median rent
- $2,049/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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La Mesa had 61,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,723 per sq mi (2,596 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Mesa at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 61,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.09 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7713° N, 117.0161° W |
| ZIP codes | 91942, 91941 |
| Official website | cityoflamesa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0640004 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Mesa
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix2.8 mi E
- Lemon Grove2.9 mi S
- Spring Valley3.7 mi SE
- El Cajon3.9 mi NE
- La Presa4.1 mi S
- Bostonia5.4 mi NE
- Rancho San Diego5.6 mi E
- Santee6.0 mi N
- Granite Hills6.8 mi E
- Winter Gardens6.9 mi NE
- Bonita6.9 mi S
- San Diego7.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about La Mesa
What county is La Mesa in?
La Mesa is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of La Mesa, CA?
61,121 people lived in La Mesa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Mesa, CA?
The main ZIP code is 91942. Other ZIP codes: 91941.
What is the elevation of La Mesa?
528 feet (161 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Mesa?
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (2.8 mi), Lemon Grove (2.9 mi), Spring Valley (3.7 mi), El Cajon (3.9 mi), La Presa (4.1 mi).
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