City

Cambria, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥6,269Population
💰$89,225Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂60.7Median Age
🏠$869,600Median Home Value▲ 212% above avg
🎓58.1%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 28.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic28.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
12%
45–64
25%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads58.1% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 77% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (1.3%)
HS Graduate746 (15.7%)
Some College346 (7.3%)
Associates830 (17.5%)
Bachelors592 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree2,166 (45.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 15.7%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 45.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad15.7%
Some College7.3%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate45.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,225 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$869,600 ▲ 212% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,909/mo
Total Housing Units4,199
Vacant Units1,287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Cambria, CA

Cambria is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,269 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.7 years.

Economically, Cambria is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,225 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cambria is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $869,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,909 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cambria is well-educated. 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (65.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cambria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93428 6,269 $89,225 $869,600 $1,909 8.7% 58.1% 77.6%