92020 ZIP Code
El Cajon, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 92020 |
| City/Town: | El Cajon |
| County: | San Diego |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 59,775 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,400 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,287 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,371 |
| Median Home Value: | $676,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7956, -116.9698 |
Population Information (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 59,775 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,475 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,300 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,118 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,134 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,679 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,509 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,128 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,045 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,194 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,000 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,670 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,044 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,660 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,417 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,177 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $676,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,695 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,371 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,725 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 646 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,436 | 42.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,289 | 57.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 40,207 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,929 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,483 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,680 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,364 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,330 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,851 | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,570 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,400 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,361 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,576 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,287 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,686 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,067 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,446 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,277 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,225 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,270 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,551 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 40,912 | 68.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,411 | 5.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 178 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,730 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 515 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,533 | 10.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,496 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,333 | 15.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,813 | 26.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,034 | 23.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 357 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,397 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92020 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 882 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 899 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,608 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,408 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,316 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,229 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,632 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,068 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,697 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,986 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92020 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,579 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,009 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 818 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 398 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 512 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,382 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92020 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 127 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,041 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,037 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 682 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,083 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,550 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 301 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,305 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,398 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,878 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,058 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,400 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,207 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 54,549 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,129 | 55.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 27,196 | 45.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,133 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92020 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,977 | 81.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,970 | 25.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,567 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,660 | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,596 | 8.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,614 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92020 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,456 | 41.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,153 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 220 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,253 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,262 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,037 | 14.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,533 | 22.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 445 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92020 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 284 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 630 | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 920 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,049 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,742 | 33.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,476 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,096 | 20.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 708 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 466 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92020 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,085 | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,398 | 16.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,378 | 36.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,775 | 23.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,016 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 719 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92020 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,799 | 49.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 311 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,418 | 42.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 87 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 228 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 882 | 4.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92020 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,859 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,584 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,092 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,190 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92020 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 240 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 177 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 24 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 36 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 209 | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,343 | 15.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,156 | 61.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,251 | 14.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,682 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $848 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,695 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.38 |
Households (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,725 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,772 | 49.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,641 | 23.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,557 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,231 | 26.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,868 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,409 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.96 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92020 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,569 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,427 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,383 | 48.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 457 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,998 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,623 | 32.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92020 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,049 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,154 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 904 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,355 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,119 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,517 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 45,569 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,960 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 58,682 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,803 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 907 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,507 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,389 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92020 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 50,826 | 85.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,360 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,723 | 68.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,030 | 24.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,404 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 607 | 7.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,113 | 70.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,054 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,662 | 1675.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,662 | 1675.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,662 | 1675.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 650 | 61.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 583 | 55.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 77 | 7.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,324 | 505.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 66 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92020 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 55,657 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,657 | 55.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 25,000 | 44.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,691 | 21.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,135 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,818 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9,356 | 16.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92020 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,725 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,885 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
El Cajon, CA92020