92021 ZIP Code
El Cajon, California
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 92021 |
| City/Town: | El Cajon |
| County: | San Diego |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 69,638 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,093 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,218 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,629 |
| Median Home Value: | $545,600 |
| Land Area: | 28.0 sq miles
72.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.8357, -116.8746 |
Population Information (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 69,638 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 33,944 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 35,694 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,367 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,597 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,626 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,770 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,995 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,691 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,026 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,587 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,260 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,530 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,108 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,743 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,338 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $545,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,721 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,629 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,877 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 752 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,857 | 51.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,020 | 48.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 46,283 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,868 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,054 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 13,973 | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12,689 | 27.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,868 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,018 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,813 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (92021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,093 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,680 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,491 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,218 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 33,912 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 30,967 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,442 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,507 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,978 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,851 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,071 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 67 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 46,209 | 66.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,976 | 5.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 635 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,827 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 219 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,750 | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,022 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,654 | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 19,923 | 28.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17,491 | 25.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 585 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,834 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (92021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 965 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 922 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,405 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,357 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,076 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,733 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,566 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,747 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,836 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,270 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (92021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 23,422 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,207 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 628 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 562 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 528 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,522 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (92021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 260 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,808 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,715 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 512 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,285 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,244 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 610 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,362 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,504 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,561 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,012 | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,569 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,525 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.4% | 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 (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 63,238 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,069 | 54.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 32,909 | 47.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,300 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (92021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,517 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,715 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,782 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,839 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,529 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,438 | 19.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (92021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,214 | 43.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,486 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 299 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 603 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,184 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,067 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,169 | 17.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,468 | 14.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 139 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (92021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 635 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,993 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,326 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,991 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 6,478 | 27.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,038 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,125 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 599 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 395 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (92021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 685 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,531 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,829 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,840 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,272 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 472 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (92021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,743 | 51.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 867 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,640 | 37.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 163 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 248 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 143 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 1,057 | 4.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (92021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,460 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,503 | 32.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,192 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,722 | 25.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (92021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 941 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 971 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 514 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 421 | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 566 | 4.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,699 | 14.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,020 | 50.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 725 | 6.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (92021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,649 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $676 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,721 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.38 |
Households (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,877 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,205 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,083 | 22.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,969 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,861 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,797 | 38.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,132 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (92021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,931 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,688 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,993 | 48.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 835 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,928 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,445 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (92021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 19,037 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 745 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,006 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,692 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,266 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,328 | 28.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 51,865 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,723 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 68,538 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,975 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,116 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,861 | 48.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,998 | 40.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (92021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 57,860 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,868 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 8,267 | 76.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,432 | 22.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,900 | 17.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 169 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (92021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 55,212 | 79.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,744 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14,426 | 827.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 14,426 | 827.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14,426 | 827.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 875 | 50.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 45 | 2.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 103 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,958 | 341.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 225 | 12.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (92021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 65,271 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 43,141 | 66.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 22,130 | 33.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,461 | 19.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,401 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,041 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6,227 | 9.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (92021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,877 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,786 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
El Cajon, CA92021