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El Cajon · Zip code

92021 zip code

About 69,306 residents in El Cajon, California, over 28 square miles.

Residents

69,306

Median age 36

Median household income

$69,979

5% above El Cajon

Median home value

$572,000

10% below El Cajon

Median rent

$1,818/mo

2% above El Cajon

Homeownership

53%

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92021 vs El Cajon and the US
  • 92021$69,979
  • El Cajon$66,478
  • United States$78,538

Median household income

Local places in 92021

Restaurant

Nahrain Fish & Chicken Grill

Restaurant · 1183 E Main St Suite A

Nahrain Fish & Chicken Grill serves Afghan, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, including grilled fish and chicken kabobs. Halal options and takeout are available.

Restaurant

Chen Golden Palace

Restaurant · 530 N 2nd St

Chen Golden Palace is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.

Restaurant

Grandpa Tao Kitchen

Restaurant · 1190 N 2nd St

Grandpa Tao Kitchen is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.

Restaurant

China 1968

Restaurant · 500 Broadway

China 1968 is a restaurant located at 500 Broadway in El Cajon, California, offering a variety of Chinese dishes, including appetizers, noodles, chicken, soups, and tofu options. The menu features items such as Salt…

Restaurant

China Panda Garden

Restaurant · 1788 E Main St

China Panda Garden is a restaurant on East Main Street.

Furniture and appliance store

Yes! Stores

Furniture and appliance store · 1059 Broadway

Yes! Stores sells furniture, mattresses, appliances and electronics in El Cajon. The store is at Broadway and First Street and carries furnishings for living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and home offices.

Automobile registration service

Pronto Auto Registration

Automobile registration service · 505 N Mollison Ave Suite 202-A

Pronto Auto Registration is located at 505 North Mollison Avenue in El Cajon. The company provides various vehicle registration services, including title transfer and vehicle information number verification. The…

Auto body shop

Big 4 Performance

Auto body shop · 797 N 2nd St

Big 4 Performance is located in El Cajon, California, and serves southern California and surrounding areas. The business provides services for various vehicles, including Dirt Bikes and JetSki's. They work with major…

Emissions inspection

Smog Pros

Emissions inspection · 1410 E Main St

Smog Pros is a family-owned and operated business located at 1410 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021. They offer smog certification services for all types of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, vans, sport utility…

Transmission repair

Valley Transmission

Transmission repair · 1158 N 2nd St

Valley Transmission is a transmission repair shop located in El Cajon, California, serving the entire San Diego County area. The shop performs specialized types of transmission repair services, including transmission…

Schools in 92021

Other El Cajon zip codes

Questions

What city is zip code 92021?

92021 is in El Cajon, California. About 11% of its land area is inside the city; the rest covers neighboring areas.

How many people live in 92021?

About 69,306 residents in 22,573 households, over 28 square miles.

What is the median income in 92021?

$69,979 per household, 5% above the El Cajon median.

What schools are in 92021?

Kidinnu Academy, Magnolia Elementary, Naranca Elementary, Greenfield Middle, El Cajon Valley High, Bostonia Global and 2 more.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, 2023 Gazetteer and ACS 2019–2023. Places are from this guide’s directory, schools from NCES and libraries from IMLS.

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