Poway
City in San Diego County, California

Poway is a city in San Diego County, California, with 48,841 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 515 ft (157 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Del Dios, 8.3 miles NW.
- 48,841residents (2020 Census)
- 515 ftelevation · 157 m
- 39.1 sq miland area · 101.2 km²
- 1,250 / sq mipopulation density
- 92064main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Poway
Poway (; Kumiai: Kepwaa) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". The city had a population of 48,841 as of the 2020 United States census.
Poway is part of San Diego's North County.
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- Median household income
- $148,359
- Median home value
- $1,034,800
- Median rent
- $2,301/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Poway had 48,841 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,841 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,250 per sq mi (483 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poway at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,841 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.08 sq mi (101.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9877° N, 117.0218° W |
| ZIP codes | 92064, 92128 |
| Official website | poway.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0658520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poway
- Del Dios8.3 mi NW
- Eucalyptus Hills8.4 mi SE
- Ramona9.3 mi NE
- Santee9.4 mi S
- Fairbanks Ranch9.6 mi W
- Harmony Grove10.3 mi NW
- Escondido10.5 mi N
- Rancho Santa Fe10.6 mi W
- Elfin Forest11.1 mi NW
- Lakeside11.3 mi SE
- Winter Gardens11.8 mi SE
- San Diego12.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Poway
What county is Poway in?
Poway is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Poway, CA?
48,841 people lived in Poway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poway, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92064. Other ZIP codes: 92128.
What is the elevation of Poway?
515 feet (157 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poway?
Del Dios (8.3 mi), Eucalyptus Hills (8.4 mi), Ramona (9.3 mi), Santee (9.4 mi), Fairbanks Ranch (9.6 mi).
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