City

Santa Ynez, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Barbara County  ·  California

👥6,425Population
💰$131,932Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$1,187,700Median Home Value▲ 326% above avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.1%Hispanic: 21.9%Black: 1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.3%Race
White70.1%
Hispanic21.9%
Black1.0%
Asian0.8%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (2.5%)
HS Graduate718 (17.3%)
Some College331 (8%)
Associates850 (20.5%)
Bachelors562 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,578 (38.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 8%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 38.1%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad17.3%
Some College8.0%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate38.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,932 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$1,187,700 ▲ 326% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,604/mo
Total Housing Units2,724
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Ynez is a city in California, located in Santa Barbara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,425 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Santa Ynez is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,932 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Ynez is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,187,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,604 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Ynez is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Santa Ynez
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93460 6,425 $131,932 $1,187,700 $2,604 2.9% 51.7% 68.8%