| ZIP Code | 93402 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Osos |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Area Code | 805/820 |
| Elevation | 91 ft |
| Latitude | 35.295232 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.835468 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.2% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,496 (13.9%) |
| Some College | 981 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 1,691 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,118 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,380 (49.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,839 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $729,200 ▲ 162% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,909/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,586 |
| Vacant Units | 354 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,586 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 354 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 93402 is located in Los Osos, California, within San Luis Obispo County. With a population of 15,085, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 93402 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,839 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93402 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $729,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,909 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 93402 is primarily White (72.92%). Residents are highly educated — 60.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93402 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 93402 in Los Osos, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,085 residents, a median household income of $103,839, and a median home value of $729,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.