La Presa

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Aerial view of La Presa, California
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La Presa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 35,033 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 351 ft (107 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Valley, 2.0 miles NE.

About La Presa

La Presa (Spanish for "The Dam") is a census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 35,033 at the 2020 census, up from 34,169 at the 2010 census.

La Presa belonged to the neighboring Spring Valley CDP from its inception in 1970 through 1990. It is still considered part of Spring Valley in informal usage and addresses in the CDP continue to use the name Spring Valley. It was named after Sweetwater Dam.

La Presa is served by a 91977 ZIP Code, which is considered Spring Valley according to the USPS.

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Living in La Presa

Median household income
$93,479
Median home value
$629,700
Median rent
$1,852/mo
Median age
36.3
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La Presa, CA population

La Presa had 35,033 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census35,033
Density6,373 per sq mi (2,461 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

La Presa at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Diego County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population35,033 (2020)
Land area5.50 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Water area0.52 sq mi (1.35 km²)
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates32.7123° N, 117.0037° W
ZIP code91977
Census code (GEOID)0640326

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about La Presa

What county is La Presa in?

La Presa is in San Diego County, California.

What is the population of La Presa, CA?

35,033 people lived in La Presa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of La Presa, CA?

The ZIP code of La Presa is 91977.

What is the elevation of La Presa?

351 feet (107 m) above sea level.

What towns are near La Presa?

Spring Valley (2.0 mi), Lemon Grove (2.3 mi), Bonita (2.8 mi), Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (4.1 mi), La Mesa (4.1 mi).

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