City

Pismo Beach, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥8,024Population
💰$112,913Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$992,900Median Home Value▲ 256% above avg
🎓56.9%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 0.9%Asian: 3.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic11.7%
Black0.9%
Asian3.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads56.9% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
HS Graduate980 (14.8%)
Some College459 (6.9%)
Associates1,426 (21.5%)
Bachelors482 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree3,292 (49.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 49.6%Edu
HS Grad14.8%
Some College6.9%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate49.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,913 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$992,900 ▲ 256% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,298/mo
Total Housing Units6,060
Vacant Units1,948

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Pismo Beach, CA

Pismo Beach is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,024 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Pismo Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,913 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pismo Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $992,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,298 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pismo Beach is well-educated. 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.01%).

Pismo Beach, 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 Pismo Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93449 8,024 $112,913 $992,900 $2,298 4.3% 56.9% 67.1%

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