| ZIP Code | 93111 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Barbara |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Area Code | 805/820 |
| Elevation | 203 ft |
| Latitude | 34.449185 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.804782 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.2% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,591 (13.8%) |
| Some College | 1,054 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 1,595 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 936 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,223 (54%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $139,876 ▲ 83% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,171,400 ▲ 320% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,838/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,724 |
| Vacant Units | 378 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,724 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 378 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 93111 is located in Santa Barbara, California, within Santa Barbara County. With a population of 18,234, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 93111 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $139,876 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93111 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,171,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,838 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 93111 is majority White (63.01%). Residents are highly educated — 62.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93111 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 93111 in Santa Barbara, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,234 residents, a median household income of $139,876, and a median home value of $1,171,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.