Potrero
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Potrero is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 648 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,336 ft (712 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Campo, 7.9 miles E.
- 648residents (2020 Census)
- 2,336 ftelevation · 712 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 206 / sq mipopulation density
- 91980ZIP code
About Potrero
Potrero (Spanish for "Pasture") is a census-designated place in the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County, California. The population was 648 at the 2020 United States census, down from 656 at the 2010 census.
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Potrero had 648 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 648 |
|---|---|
| Density | 206 per sq mi (79 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potrero at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 648 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,336 ft (712 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6131° N, 116.6068° W |
| ZIP code | 91980 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0658478 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potrero
- Campo7.9 mi E
- Pine Valley16.7 mi N
- Jamul17.0 mi NW
- Descanso17.8 mi N
- Alpine18.1 mi NW
- Boulevard18.8 mi E
- Crest19.9 mi NW
- Harbison Canyon20.0 mi NW
- Mount Laguna20.7 mi NE
- Rancho San Diego20.9 mi NW
- Granite Hills21.8 mi NW
- Spring Valley23.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Potrero
What county is Potrero in?
Potrero is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Potrero, CA?
648 people lived in Potrero at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potrero, CA?
The ZIP code of Potrero is 91980.
What is the elevation of Potrero?
2,336 feet (712 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Potrero?
Campo (7.9 mi), Pine Valley (16.7 mi), Jamul (17.0 mi), Descanso (17.8 mi), Alpine (18.1 mi).
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