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Hidden Meadows, CA
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California. ZIP codes: 92026.
Population
3,524
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
535
ZIP codes
1
Hidden Meadows and its ZIP codes
Hidden Meadows at a glance
- Hidden Meadows is about 2.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $123,125, 24% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $851,100 (16% above California) and median rent is $2,736 a month.
Local data for Hidden Meadows, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hidden Meadows, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,125
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$851,100
Median rent
$2,736/mo
Homeownership
91.9%
Bachelor's or higher
52.1%
Median age
61.2
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (564), Mexican Americans (510), Irish Americans (476).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Diego County. PPP loans are for Hidden Meadows.
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
$40.27M
742 loans, 4,895 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hidden Meadows, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hidden Meadows, 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
91° / 38°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hidden Meadows, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.4%
U.S. 33.3% -8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hidden Meadows
1 in or overlapping Hidden Meadows. Population shown
Cities near Hidden Meadows
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley CenterCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 27.4 |
| BonsallCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 13.6 |
| EscondidoCity | 6.9 mi | 37.4 |
| San MarcosCity | 7.1 mi | 24.6 |
| VistaCity | 7.8 mi | 19 |
| Harmony GroveCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Lake San MarcosCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| PalaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| Del DiosCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Elfin ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| OceansideCity | 11 mi | 41.3 |
| FallbrookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 17.5 |
| CarlsbadCity | 12 mi | 37.8 |
| RainbowCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.1 |
| Camp Pendleton MainsideCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.7 |
| Rancho Santa FeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hidden Meadows, CA in?
- Hidden Meadows is in San Diego County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Hidden Meadows, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hidden Meadows include 92026.
- What is the population of Hidden Meadows, CA?
- About 3,524 people live in Hidden Meadows, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hidden Meadows?
- Nearby places include Valley Center (5 mi), Bonsall (6 mi), Escondido (6.9 mi), San Marcos (7.1 mi), Vista (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023