ZIP Code 92078: San Marcos, California
ZIP code 92078 is assigned to San Marcos, California, and lies within San Diego County. Its reference point is at latitude 33.1193 and longitude -117.185 (33°07'09.5"N 117°11'06.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 92078
San Marcos, CA has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 92078, they include 92069, 92079, 92096.
Across San Diego County there are 189 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 92069 in San Marcos, CA, about 1.9 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 92078 |
|---|---|
| City | San Marcos |
| County | San Diego County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 33.1193 |
| Longitude | -117.185 |
| DMS | 33°07'09.5"N 117°11'06.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 92069 (San Marcos, 1.9 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 92078
Map centered on 33.1193, -117.185. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Video: San Marcos, CA
The Early History of San Marcos, CA (With Brittany Naumann) — by cotrackguy · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 92078
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 92078, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 92078, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Vista, CA (4.5 mi northwest), Escondido, CA (4.7 mi southeast) and Carlsbad, CA (4.7 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Vista, CA – 4.5 mi northwest
- Escondido, CA – 4.7 mi southeast
- Carlsbad, CA – 4.7 mi west
- Encinitas, CA – 6.7 mi southwest
- Oceanside, CA – 7.8 mi northwest
- Rancho Santa Fe, CA – 8.1 mi south
- Cardiff By The Sea, CA – 8.4 mi southwest
Schools Near San Marcos, CA
If you are moving to ZIP code 92078, check the school district serving San Marcos and San Diego County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Vista and Escondido can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 92078.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around San Marcos. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 92078 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving San Marcos, CA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 92078 may also use facilities in nearby Vista, Escondido and Carlsbad.
Shopping and Dining in San Marcos
For places to eat and shop near San Marcos, CA, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 92078.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near San Marcos, California can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 92078.
To research local history, try searching for San Diego County records and archives along with the name San Marcos.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 92078, Vista lies about 4.5 mi to the northwest, Escondido lies about 4.7 mi to the southeast, Carlsbad lies about 4.7 mi to the west, Encinitas lies about 6.7 mi to the southwest and Oceanside lies about 7.8 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near San Marcos show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 92078
Photo & Video Credits
- Video: “The Early History of San Marcos, CA (With Brittany Naumann)” by cotrackguy, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Data for ZIP code 92078 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.