City

Shandon, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥1,353Population
💰$88,774Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$454,700Median Home Value▲ 63% above avg
🎓16.2%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.4%Hispanic: 51%Other: 5.8%Race
White42.4%
Hispanic51.0%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
38%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (4.5%)
HS Graduate289 (34%)
Some College196 (23%)
Associates190 (22.3%)
Bachelors37 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree101 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 23%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College23.0%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
62%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,774 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$454,700 ▲ 63% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,599/mo
Total Housing Units486
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Shandon, CA

Shandon is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,353 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Shandon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,774 is above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Shandon is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $454,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,599 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shandon is less-educated. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shandon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93461 1,353 $88,774 $454,700 $1,599 10.0% 16.2% 82.8%