Rainbow
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Rainbow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 1,884 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,043 ft (318 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fallbrook, 5.2 miles SW.
- 1,884residents (2020 Census)
- 1,043 ftelevation · 318 m
- 11.0 sq miland area · 28.6 km²
- 171 / sq mipopulation density
- 92028ZIP code
About Rainbow
Rainbow is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern San Diego County, California. The population was 1,884 at the 2020 census, up from 1,832 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $104,338
- Median home value
- $841,100
- Median rent
- $2,085/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Rainbow had 1,884 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,884 |
|---|---|
| Density | 171 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rainbow at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,884 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.05 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4099° N, 117.1395° W |
| ZIP code | 92028 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0659248 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rainbow
- Fallbrook5.2 mi SW
- Pala5.2 mi SE
- Temecula5.7 mi N
- Bonsall9.8 mi S
- Murrieta11.7 mi N
- Hidden Meadows12.9 mi S
- Camp Pendleton Mainside13.2 mi SW
- French Valley13.2 mi N
- Valley Center14.2 mi SE
- Wildomar15.9 mi NW
- Oceanside16.0 mi SW
- Vista16.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow
What county is Rainbow in?
Rainbow is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Rainbow, CA?
1,884 people lived in Rainbow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rainbow, CA?
The ZIP code of Rainbow is 92028.
What is the elevation of Rainbow?
1,043 feet (318 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rainbow?
Fallbrook (5.2 mi), Pala (5.2 mi), Temecula (5.7 mi), Bonsall (9.8 mi), Murrieta (11.7 mi).
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