City

Arroyo Grande, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥32,016Population
💰$106,718Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$872,200Median Home Value▲ 213% above avg
🎓54.7%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 3.3%Other: 7.2%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic17.4%
Black0.7%
Asian3.3%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads54.7% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma287 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,732 (16.9%)
Some College2,313 (10.5%)
Associates3,659 (16.6%)
Bachelors2,390 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree9,690 (43.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 43.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad16.9%
Some College10.5%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate43.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,718 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$872,200 ▲ 213% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,025/mo
Total Housing Units13,823
Vacant Units1,181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Arroyo Grande, CA

Arroyo Grande is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,016 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Arroyo Grande is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,718 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Arroyo Grande is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $872,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arroyo Grande is well-educated. 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.81%).

Arroyo Grande, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Arroyo Grande
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93420 32,016 $106,718 $872,200 $2,025 4.0% 54.7% 66.2%

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