City

Creston, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥1,229Population
💰$120,200Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂55.4Median Age
🏠$899,500Median Home Value▲ 223% above avg
🎓50.9%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 14.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian0.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads50.9% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.6%)
HS Graduate253 (26.2%)
Some College81 (8.4%)
Associates126 (13%)
Bachelors33 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree459 (47.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 47.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College8.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate47.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,200 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$899,500 ▲ 223% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,776/mo
Total Housing Units588
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
9%
$100k–$150k
49%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%
About Creston, CA

Creston is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,229 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.4 years.

Economically, Creston is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,200 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Creston is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $899,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,776 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Creston is well-educated. 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Creston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93432 1,229 $120,200 $899,500 $1,776 1.6% 50.9% 83.6%