City

Solvang, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Barbara County  ·  California

👥8,099Population
💰$130,123Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$1,044,100Median Home Value▲ 275% above avg
🎓54.6%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 19.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 2.6%Other: 5.9%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic19.4%
Black0.4%
Asian2.6%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads54.6% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma90 (1.5%)
HS Graduate948 (15.8%)
Some College420 (7%)
Associates1,260 (21.1%)
Bachelors611 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree2,655 (44.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 15.8%Some College: 7%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad15.8%
Some College7.0%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,123 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$1,044,100 ▲ 275% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,895/mo
Total Housing Units3,672
Vacant Units296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Solvang, CA

Solvang is a city in California, located in Santa Barbara County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,099 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Solvang is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,123 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Solvang is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,044,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,895 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Solvang is well-educated. 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.42%).

Solvang, 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 Solvang
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93463 8,099 $130,123 $1,044,100 $1,895 4.5% 54.6% 62.6%

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