City

Cayucos, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥3,257Population
💰$86,354Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🏠$965,100Median Home Value▲ 246% above avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.8%Hispanic: 17.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 5.8%Race
White73.8%
Hispanic17.6%
Asian1.4%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
37%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate511 (18.7%)
Some College291 (10.7%)
Associates486 (17.8%)
Bachelors267 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,162 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 18.7%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad18.7%
Some College10.7%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.9%Renter: 40.1%Tenure
Owner59.9%
Renter40.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,354 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$965,100 ▲ 246% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,571/mo
Total Housing Units2,707
Vacant Units1,117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Cayucos, CA

Cayucos is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,257 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Cayucos is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,354 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cayucos is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $965,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,571 per month.

The population of Cayucos is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cayucos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93430 3,257 $86,354 $965,100 $1,571 1.6% 52.4% 59.9%