Lake San Marcos
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
Lake San Marcos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 5,328 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Marcos, 2.5 miles NE.
- 5,328residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 3,118 / sq mipopulation density
- 92078ZIP code
About Lake San Marcos
Lake San Marcos is an unincorporated community in the North County region of the San Diego metropolitan area. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). Surrounded by the city of San Marcos, the county-governed area receives certain services from the city. As of the 2020 census, Lake San Marcos had a population of 5,328.
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- Median household income
- $89,851
- Median home value
- $917,000
- Median rent
- $2,585/mo
- Median age
- 63
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Lake San Marcos had 5,328 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,328 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,118 per sq mi (1,204 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake San Marcos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,328 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.71 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1164° N, 117.2081° W |
| ZIP code | 92078 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639724 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake San Marcos
- San Marcos2.5 mi NE
- Elfin Forest3.0 mi SE
- Harmony Grove4.2 mi E
- Carlsbad4.6 mi W
- Vista5.4 mi N
- Encinitas5.6 mi SW
- Del Dios5.9 mi SE
- Rancho Santa Fe6.3 mi S
- Escondido7.8 mi E
- Fairbanks Ranch8.7 mi S
- Hidden Meadows9.0 mi NE
- Solana Beach9.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Lake San Marcos
What county is Lake San Marcos in?
Lake San Marcos is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Lake San Marcos, CA?
5,328 people lived in Lake San Marcos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake San Marcos, CA?
The ZIP code of Lake San Marcos is 92078.
What is the elevation of Lake San Marcos?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake San Marcos?
San Marcos (2.5 mi), Elfin Forest (3.0 mi), Harmony Grove (4.2 mi), Carlsbad (4.6 mi), Vista (5.4 mi).
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