| ZIP Code | 93422 |
|---|---|
| City | Atascadero |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Area Code | 805/820 |
| Elevation | 953 ft |
| Latitude | 35.465349 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.689439 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 44.3% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 231 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,810 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 2,951 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 4,451 (19.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,808 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,083 (31.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,916 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $692,100 ▲ 148% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,841/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,702 |
| Vacant Units | 596 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 596 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 93422 is located in Atascadero, California, within San Luis Obispo County. With a population of 33,512, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 93422 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,916 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93422 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $692,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,841 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 93422 is majority White (68.99%). Residents are well-educated — 44.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93422 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 93422 in Atascadero, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,512 residents, a median household income of $89,916, and a median home value of $692,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.