City

Los Osos, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥15,085Population
💰$103,839Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$729,200Median Home Value▲ 162% above avg
🎓60.2%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 19%Black: 0.6%Asian: 3.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic19.0%
Black0.6%
Asian3.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads60.2% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma132 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,496 (13.9%)
Some College981 (9.1%)
Associates1,691 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,118 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree5,380 (49.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 13.9%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 49.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad13.9%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate49.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,839 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$729,200 ▲ 162% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,909/mo
Total Housing Units6,586
Vacant Units354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
51%
About Los Osos, CA

Los Osos is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,085 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Los Osos is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,839 is above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Los Osos is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $729,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,909 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Los Osos is highly educated. 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.92%).

Los Osos, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Los Osos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93402 15,085 $103,839 $729,200 $1,909 4.8% 60.2% 69.7%