City

Los Alamos, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Barbara County  ·  California

👥896Population
💰$53,673Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂71.0Median Age
🏠$672,100Median Home Value▲ 141% above avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 6.7%Asian: 1.1%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic7.9%
Black6.7%
Asian1.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
25–44
7%
45–64
29%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.76
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate237 (29.6%)
Some College120 (15%)
Associates89 (11.1%)
Bachelors209 (26.1%)
Graduate Degree145 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 15%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 26.1%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad29.6%
Some College15.0%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors26.1%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,673 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$672,100 ▲ 141% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units674
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
82%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
52%
About Los Alamos, CA

Los Alamos is a city in California, located in Santa Barbara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 896 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71 years.

Economically, Los Alamos is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,673 is below the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Los Alamos is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $672,100, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Los Alamos is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Los Alamos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93440 896 $53,673 $672,100 7.9% 44.3% 79.4%