City

Oceano, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥6,812Population
💰$75,012Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$538,200Median Home Value▲ 93% above avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Hispanic: 43.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.8%Race
White50.7%
Hispanic43.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma147 (3.5%)
HS Graduate900 (21.3%)
Some College599 (14.2%)
Associates1,097 (25.9%)
Bachelors595 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree893 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 25.9%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad21.3%
Some College14.2%
Associates25.9%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.6%Renter: 39.4%Tenure
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,012 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$538,200 ▲ 93% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,450/mo
Total Housing Units3,285
Vacant Units373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Oceano, CA

Oceano is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 6,812 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Oceano is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,012 is near the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oceano is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $538,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,450 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oceano is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.73%).

Oceano, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 Oceano
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93445 6,812 $75,012 $538,200 $1,450 2.8% 35.2% 60.6%

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