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Encinitas, CA
City in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92007, 92024, 92075.
Population
61,480
Land area
19.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,226
ZIP codes
3
Encinitas and its ZIP codes
Encinitas at a glance
- Encinitas is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 150th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $162,229 a year, 64% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,646,800 (about 2.2 times the California figure) and median rent is $2,886 a month.
Local data for Encinitas, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Encinitas, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$162,229
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$1,646,800
Median rent
$2,886/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
67.7%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,275), Irish Americans (8,249), Mexican Americans (6,541).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Encinitas.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,402
1,535,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.83B
FY 2026, $10,862 per person
PPP loans
$247M
3,726 loans, 32,045 jobs reported
How people get to work
Encinitas, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.8%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home32.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Encinitas, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,698
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
6,088
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
74° / 48°F
11.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Encinitas, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.4%
U.S. 33.3% -9.9 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Encinitas
3 in or overlapping Encinitas. Population shown
Cities near Encinitas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Solana BeachCity | 3.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Rancho Santa FeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 6.7 |
| CarlsbadCity | 5.5 mi | 37.8 |
| Elfin ForestCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| Fairbanks RanchCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Del MarCity | 5.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| San MarcosCity | 8.1 mi | 24.6 |
| Harmony GroveCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Del DiosCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| VistaCity | 9.8 mi | 19 |
| OceansideCity | 13 mi | 41.3 |
| EscondidoCity | 13 mi | 37.4 |
| Camp Pendleton SouthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| PowayCity | 15 mi | 39.1 |
| Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Encinitas, CA in?
- Encinitas is in San Diego County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Encinitas, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Encinitas include 92007, 92024, 92075.
- What is the population of Encinitas, CA?
- About 61,480 people live in Encinitas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Encinitas?
- Nearby places include Solana Beach (3.4 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (4 mi), Carlsbad (5.5 mi), Elfin Forest (5.5 mi), Fairbanks Ranch (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023