| ZIP Code | 93427 |
|---|---|
| City | Buellton |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Area Code | 805/820 |
| Elevation | 771 ft |
| Latitude | 34.642959 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.239126 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.7% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 62 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 506 (12.6%) |
| Some College | 452 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 719 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 567 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,706 (42.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,442 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $762,500 ▲ 174% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,088/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,712 |
| Vacant Units | 445 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,712 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 445 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 93427 is located in Buellton, California, within Santa Barbara County. With a population of 5,866, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 93427 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,442 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93427 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $762,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,088 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 93427 is primarily White (72.11%). Residents are well-educated — 56.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93427 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 93427 in Buellton, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,866 residents, a median household income of $106,442, and a median home value of $762,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.