Lakeside
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Lakeside is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 21,152 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 413 ft (126 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winter Gardens, 1.8 miles SW.
- 21,152residents (2020 Census)
- 413 ftelevation · 126 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 3,053 / sq mipopulation density
- 92021ZIP code
About Lakeside
Lakeside is a census-designated place (CDP) in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The population was 21,152 at the 2020 census, up from 20,648 as of the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $96,447
- Median home value
- $634,400
- Median rent
- $2,016/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Lakeside had 21,152 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,152 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,053 per sq mi (1,179 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakeside at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 21,152 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.93 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8566° N, 116.9042° W |
| ZIP code | 92021 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639766 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakeside
- Winter Gardens1.8 mi SW
- Eucalyptus Hills3.1 mi NW
- Bostonia3.4 mi SW
- Granite Hills3.7 mi S
- Harbison Canyon4.3 mi SE
- Crest4.5 mi SE
- Santee4.7 mi W
- El Cajon5.0 mi SW
- Rancho San Diego6.6 mi S
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix7.4 mi SW
- Alpine8.7 mi E
- La Mesa8.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside
What county is Lakeside in?
Lakeside is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Lakeside, CA?
21,152 people lived in Lakeside at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakeside, CA?
The ZIP code of Lakeside is 92021.
What is the elevation of Lakeside?
413 feet (126 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakeside?
Winter Gardens (1.8 mi), Eucalyptus Hills (3.1 mi), Bostonia (3.4 mi), Granite Hills (3.7 mi), Harbison Canyon (4.3 mi).
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