San Marcos
City in San Diego County, California
San Marcos is a city in San Diego County, California, with 94,833 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake San Marcos, 2.5 miles SW.
- 94,833residents (2020 Census)
- 581 ftelevation · 177 m
- 24.6 sq miland area · 63.7 km²
- 3,859 / sq mipopulation density
- 92096main ZIP code (3 in total)
About San Marcos
San Marcos ( SAN MAR-kohs; Spanish for "St. Mark") is a city in the North County region of San Diego County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 94,833. It is the site of California State University San Marcos and Palomar College. The city is bordered by Escondido to the east, Encinitas to the southwest, Carlsbad to the west, and Vista to the northwest. Lake San Marcos is an enclave, or county island, within the southwestern part of the city and its sphere of influence but is an unincorporated community.
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- Median household income
- $109,377
- Median home value
- $868,000
- Median rent
- $2,348/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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San Marcos had 94,833 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94,833 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,859 per sq mi (1,490 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Marcos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 94,833 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.58 sq mi (63.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1338° N, 117.1706° W |
| ZIP codes | 92096, 92069, 92078 |
| Official website | ci.san-marcos.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0668196 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Marcos
- Lake San Marcos2.5 mi SW
- Harmony Grove3.0 mi SE
- Elfin Forest3.7 mi S
- Del Dios5.0 mi SE
- Vista5.5 mi NW
- Escondido5.6 mi E
- Carlsbad6.7 mi W
- Hidden Meadows6.9 mi NE
- Rancho Santa Fe7.6 mi S
- Encinitas7.9 mi SW
- Bonsall9.8 mi N
- Fairbanks Ranch9.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about San Marcos
What county is San Marcos in?
San Marcos is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of San Marcos, CA?
94,833 people lived in San Marcos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Marcos, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92096. Other ZIP codes: 92069, 92078.
What is the elevation of San Marcos?
581 feet (177 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Marcos?
Lake San Marcos (2.5 mi), Harmony Grove (3.0 mi), Elfin Forest (3.7 mi), Del Dios (5.0 mi), Vista (5.5 mi).
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