City

Nipomo, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥21,495Population
💰$105,655Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$746,400Median Home Value▲ 168% above avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.1%Hispanic: 44.2%Black: 1.2%Asian: 3.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White48.1%
Hispanic44.2%
Black1.2%
Asian3.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma459 (3.3%)
HS Graduate2,936 (20.9%)
Some College1,902 (13.5%)
Associates2,097 (14.9%)
Bachelors1,572 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree5,091 (36.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 36.2%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad20.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate36.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,655 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$746,400 ▲ 168% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,034/mo
Total Housing Units8,406
Vacant Units735

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Nipomo, CA

Nipomo is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,495 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Nipomo is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,655 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nipomo is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $746,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,034 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nipomo is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Nipomo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93444 21,495 $105,655 $746,400 $2,034 2.1% 47.4% 74.0%