City

Carpinteria, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Barbara County  ·  California

👥16,348Population
💰$115,633Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$1,074,600Median Home Value▲ 285% above avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.9%Hispanic: 40.7%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White50.9%
Hispanic40.7%
Black0.9%
Asian2.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma194 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,593 (15.3%)
Some College822 (7.9%)
Associates2,063 (19.9%)
Bachelors584 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree5,124 (49.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 49.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad15.3%
Some College7.9%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate49.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.6%Renter: 40.4%Tenure
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,633 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$1,074,600 ▲ 285% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,331/mo
Total Housing Units7,640
Vacant Units1,248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Carpinteria, CA

Carpinteria is a city in California, located in Santa Barbara County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,348 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Carpinteria is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,633 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Carpinteria is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,074,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,331 per month.

The population of Carpinteria is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (50.94%).

Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93013 16,348 $115,633 $1,074,600 $2,331 4.6% 55.0% 59.6%

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