City

Ojai, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ventura County  ·  California

👥21,559Population
💰$82,298Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$888,700Median Home Value▲ 219% above avg
🎓53.6%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 20%Black: 0.4%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic20.0%
Black0.4%
Asian3.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads53.6% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma275 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,084 (20.1%)
Some College1,710 (11.1%)
Associates2,063 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,799 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree6,431 (41.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 20.1%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 41.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad20.1%
Some College11.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate41.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,298 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$888,700 ▲ 219% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,831/mo
Total Housing Units9,310
Vacant Units820

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Ojai, CA

Ojai is a city in California, located in Ventura County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,559 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Ojai is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,298 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ojai is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $888,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,831 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ojai is well-educated. 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.76%).

Ojai, 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 Ojai
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93023 21,559 $82,298 $888,700 $1,831 5.5% 53.6% 73.5%