National City
City in San Diego County, California
National City is a city in San Diego County, California, with 56,173 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coronado, 3.4 miles W.
- 56,173residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 19.0 km²
- 7,649 / sq mipopulation density
- 91950main ZIP code (3 in total)
About National City
National City is a city in the South Bay region of southwestern San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 56,173 at the 2020 United States census, down from 58,582 at the 2010 census. National City is the second-oldest city in San Diego County, having been incorporated in 1887.
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- Median household income
- $66,841
- Median home value
- $612,200
- Median rent
- $1,692/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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National City had 56,173 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,173 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,649 per sq mi (2,953 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
National City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 56,173 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.34 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6652° N, 117.0988° W |
| ZIP codes | 91950, 92113, 92136 |
| Official website | nationalcityca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0650398 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near National City
- Coronado3.4 mi W
- Chula Vista5.5 mi SE
- Bonita5.5 mi E
- Lemon Grove6.0 mi NE
- La Presa6.4 mi NE
- Imperial Beach7.0 mi S
- Spring Valley8.4 mi NE
- La Mesa8.8 mi NE
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix10.2 mi NE
- San Diego11.5 mi N
- El Cajon12.4 mi NE
- Rancho San Diego12.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about National City
What county is National City in?
National City is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of National City, CA?
56,173 people lived in National City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of National City, CA?
The main ZIP code is 91950. Other ZIP codes: 92113, 92136.
What is the elevation of National City?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near National City?
Coronado (3.4 mi), Chula Vista (5.5 mi), Bonita (5.5 mi), Lemon Grove (6.0 mi), La Presa (6.4 mi).
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