93401 ZIP Code
San Luis Obispo, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 93401 |
| City/Town: | San Luis Obispo |
| County: | San Luis Obispo |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,773 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,962 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,065 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,739 |
| Median Home Value: | $880,900 |
| Land Area: | 64.2 sq miles
166.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2359, -120.6159 |
Population Information (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,773 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,312 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,461 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,158 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,232 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,223 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,722 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,304 | 15.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,563 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,287 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,659 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,442 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,962 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,053 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,508 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 660 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $880,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,781 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,739 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,794 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 945 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,988 | 46.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,806 | 53.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,134 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 332 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 420 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,412 | 12.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,005 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,472 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,247 | 32.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,246 | 22.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (93401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,962 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,867 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,333 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,065 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,301 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,715 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 565 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,684 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,215 | 71.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,240 | 20.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,240 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,100 | 80.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 582 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 90 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,221 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 884 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,875 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,815 | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,215 | 18.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,177 | 14.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 925 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (93401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 547 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 561 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 812 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 816 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,249 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,600 | 12.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,382 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,502 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,039 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,286 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (93401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,933 | 63.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 869 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 184 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,051 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 816 | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,661 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (93401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 361 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 721 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,021 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 209 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,562 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 491 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 260 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 588 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,917 | 18.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,079 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,843 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 652 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,011 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,897 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,071 | 76.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,324 | 28.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,658 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (93401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,006 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,766 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,009 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 543 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 195 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 599 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (93401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,823 | 49.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,352 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 915 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,087 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 695 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 806 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,114 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 947 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (93401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 168 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,039 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,306 | 9.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,418 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,360 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,388 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,438 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 976 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 742 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,904 | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (93401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,135 | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,045 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,280 | 31.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,254 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,738 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 287 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (93401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,512 | 66.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 423 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,280 | 25.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 151 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 98 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 299 | 2.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (93401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 807 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,327 | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,735 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,925 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (93401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 110 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 94 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 157 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 180 | 3.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 317 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,962 | 49.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,091 | 34.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (93401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,096 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $764 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,781 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,794 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,103 | 39.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,645 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,844 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,784 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,280 | 17.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,708 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (93401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,356 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,610 | 45.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,467 | 44.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 230 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 995 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,973 | 40.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (93401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,026 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 534 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 256 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,881 | 23.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 896 | 11.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,459 | 55.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,440 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,108 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,555 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,055 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,323 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,584 | 51.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (93401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,726 | 75.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,887 | 23.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,097 | 59.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,597 | 37.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 449 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 193 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (93401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,246 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 235 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,527 | 1075.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,527 | 1075.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,527 | 1075.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 626 | 266.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 47 | 20.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 49 | 20.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 961 | 408.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 267 | 113.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (93401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,615 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,209 | 84.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,406 | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,846 | 10.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 717 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 729 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (93401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,794 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,217 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
San Luis Obispo, CA93401