City

Atascadero, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥33,512Population
💰$89,916Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$692,100Median Home Value▲ 148% above avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 21.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2%Other: 6.1%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic21.7%
Black0.6%
Asian2.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma231 (1%)
HS Graduate4,810 (21.5%)
Some College2,951 (13.2%)
Associates4,451 (19.9%)
Bachelors2,808 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree7,083 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College13.2%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,916 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$692,100 ▲ 148% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,841/mo
Total Housing Units13,702
Vacant Units596

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Atascadero, CA

Atascadero is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,512 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Atascadero is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,916 is above the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Atascadero is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $692,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,841 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atascadero is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.99%).

Atascadero, 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 Atascadero
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93422 33,512 $89,916 $692,100 $1,841 4.8% 44.3% 64.9%