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Escondido, CA

City in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92025, 92026, 92027, 92029.

Population

149,668

Land area

37.4sq mi

People per sq mi

4,007

ZIP codes

4

Escondido and its ZIP codes

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Escondido at a glance

  • Escondido is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 38th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $91,967, 7% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $714,500 and median rent is $2,046 a month.

Local data for Escondido, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Escondido, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$91,967

Poverty rate

12.2%

Median home value

$714,500

Median rent

$2,046/mo

Homeownership

53.4%

Bachelor's or higher

28.9%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (68,975), German Americans (10,570), Irish Americans (7,399).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Escondido.

Details

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

$35.8B

FY 2026, $10,862 per person

PPP loans

$132M

1,613 loans, 16,710 jobs reported

San Diego County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Escondido, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.1%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home13.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Escondido, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

87° / 45°F

14.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Escondido, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.1%

U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.1%

U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts

ZIP codes in Escondido

4 in or overlapping Escondido. Population shown

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Cities near Escondido

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Harmony GroveCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.1
Del DiosCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.4
Valley CenterCensus-designated place6.6 mi27.4
San MarcosCity6.6 mi24.6
Hidden MeadowsCensus-designated place6.9 mi6.6
Elfin ForestCensus-designated place7.8 mi2
Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.7
PowayCity9.9 mi39.1
Rancho Santa FeCensus-designated place11 mi6.7
VistaCity11 mi19
RamonaCensus-designated place12 mi38.4
Fairbanks RanchCensus-designated place12 mi5.1
BonsallCensus-designated place13 mi13.6
CarlsbadCity13 mi37.8
EncinitasCity13 mi19.1
Solana BeachCity15 mi3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Escondido, CA in?
Escondido is in San Diego County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Escondido, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Escondido include 92025, 92026, 92027, 92029.
What is the population of Escondido, CA?
About 149,668 people live in Escondido, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Escondido?
Nearby places include Harmony Grove (5.1 mi), Del Dios (5.4 mi), Valley Center (6.6 mi), San Marcos (6.6 mi), Hidden Meadows (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023