| ZIP Code | 93101 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Barbara |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Area Code | 805/820 |
| Elevation | 53 ft |
| Latitude | 34.419259 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.708049 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 17.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.3% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 699 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,040 (17%) |
| Some College | 1,581 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 3,032 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,604 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,928 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,868 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,122,200 ▲ 303% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 14.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,109/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,664 |
| Vacant Units | 906 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,664 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 906 |
| Owner Occupied | 21.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 93101 is located in Santa Barbara, California, within Santa Barbara County. With a population of 30,496, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 93101 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,868 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93101 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,122,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,109 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 78.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 93101 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.3%. Residents are well-educated — 53.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.0%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93101 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 93101 in Santa Barbara, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 30,496 residents, a median household income of $79,868, and a median home value of $1,122,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.