City

Guadalupe, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Barbara County  ·  California

👥8,451Population
💰$71,351Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂28.4Median Age
🏠$454,200Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 141% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.6%Hispanic: 88.6%Asian: 2.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White7.6%
Hispanic88.6%
Asian2.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
26%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.93
Below Poverty27.9% ▲ 179% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 141% above avg
No HS Diploma464 (14.1%)
HS Graduate1,055 (32.1%)
Some College395 (12%)
Associates486 (14.8%)
Bachelors367 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree522 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 14.1%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS14.1%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.9%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.9%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,351 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$454,200 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,674/mo
Total Housing Units2,296
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe is a city in California, located in Santa Barbara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,451 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.4 years.

Economically, Guadalupe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,351 is near the national average. Approximately 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Guadalupe is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $454,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,674 per month.

The population of Guadalupe is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (88.57%).

Guadalupe, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Guadalupe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93434 8,451 $71,351 $454,200 $1,674 11.8% 27.0% 56.9%