Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -1.20 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.3% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,793 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 33,310 (18.8%) |
| Some College | 19,164 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 31,379 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 19,702 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 71,072 (40.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,158 ▲ 22% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $786,481 ▲ 182% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,928/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 124,118 |
| Vacant Units | 15,218 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
San Luis Obispo County is located in California and encompasses 35 ZIP codes spanning 20 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 281,448 residents. With a median age of 41.51, it is a middle-aged county.
San Luis Obispo County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $93,157 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.
Housing in San Luis Obispo County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $786,481 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,928. Homeownership rates are high at 62.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of San Luis Obispo County are majority White (65.43%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
San Luis Obispo County, CA is a middle-income area in California. The 35 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93420 | Arroyo Grande | 32,016 | $106,718 | $872,200 | $2,025 | 4.0% | 54.7% |
| 93422 | Atascadero | 33,512 | $89,916 | $692,100 | $1,841 | 4.8% | 44.3% |
| 93428 | Cambria | 6,269 | $89,225 | $869,600 | $1,909 | 8.7% | 58.1% |
| 93430 | Cayucos | 3,257 | $86,354 | $965,100 | $1,571 | 1.6% | 52.4% |
| 93432 | Creston | 1,229 | $120,200 | $899,500 | $1,776 | 1.6% | 50.9% |
| 93433 | Grover Beach | 12,684 | $82,534 | $691,900 | $1,921 | 3.4% | 38.5% |
| 93402 | Los Osos | 15,085 | $103,839 | $729,200 | $1,909 | 4.8% | 60.2% |
| 93442 | Morro Bay | 11,336 | $92,163 | $870,600 | $1,815 | 8.1% | 56.5% |
| 93444 | Nipomo | 21,495 | $105,655 | $746,400 | $2,034 | 2.1% | 47.4% |
| 93445 | Oceano | 6,812 | $75,012 | $538,200 | $1,450 | 2.8% | 35.2% |
| 93446 | Paso Robles | 45,859 | $94,512 | $661,400 | $1,946 | 3.9% | 45.0% |
| 93449 | Pismo Beach | 8,024 | $112,913 | $992,900 | $2,298 | 4.3% | 56.9% |
| 93401 | San Luis Obispo | 29,995 | $95,386 | $943,500 | $1,859 | 3.7% | 63.5% |
| 93405 | San Luis Obispo | 23,856 | $52,481 | $897,800 | $1,936 | 9.8% | 60.6% |
| 93451 | San Miguel | 5,007 | $91,250 | $582,200 | $1,956 | 5.5% | 40.4% |
| 93452 | San Simeon | 301 | $54,705 | $276,600 | $1,343 | 0.0% | 13.7% |
| 93453 | Santa Margarita | 2,003 | $70,288 | $720,100 | $638 | 1.9% | 53.0% |
| 93461 | Shandon | 1,353 | $88,774 | $454,700 | $1,599 | 10.0% | 16.2% |
| 93465 | Templeton | 10,248 | $120,843 | $875,200 | $2,417 | 6.8% | 59.0% |