City

Buellton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Barbara County  ·  California

👥5,866Population
💰$106,442Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$762,500Median Home Value▲ 174% above avg
🎓56.7%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 24%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.3%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic24.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads56.7% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.5%)
HS Graduate506 (12.6%)
Some College452 (11.3%)
Associates719 (17.9%)
Bachelors567 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree1,706 (42.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 12.6%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 42.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad12.6%
Some College11.3%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate42.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,442 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$762,500 ▲ 174% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,088/mo
Total Housing Units2,712
Vacant Units445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Buellton, CA

Buellton is a city in California, located in Santa Barbara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,866 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Buellton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,442 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buellton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $762,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,088 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buellton is well-educated. 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.11%).

Buellton, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Buellton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93427 5,866 $106,442 $762,500 $2,088 2.2% 56.7% 62.6%