93442 ZIP Code
Morro Bay, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 93442 |
| City/Town: | Morro Bay |
| County: | San Luis Obispo |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,399 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,309 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,290 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,383 |
| Median Home Value: | $809,900 |
| Land Area: | 44.6 sq miles
115.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4014, -120.7999 |
Population Information (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,399 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,535 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,864 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 341 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 377 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 325 | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 865 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 549 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,351 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 926 | 8.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,267 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,053 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,006 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,062 | 18.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 996 | 8.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 281 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $809,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,727 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,383 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,123 | 80.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,260 | 19.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,976 | 58.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,147 | 41.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,942 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 190 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 468 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,257 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,343 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 923 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,113 | 23.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,648 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (93442 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,309 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,440 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,631 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,290 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,801 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,244 | 91.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 502 | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,310 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,720 | 70.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,025 | 19.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 499 | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,974 | 78.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 578 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 910 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 851 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,486 | 13.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,613 | 14.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,466 | 12.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (93442 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 149 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 153 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 352 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 334 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 448 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 707 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 784 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,121 | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 402 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 673 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (93442 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,780 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 393 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 149 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 126 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 701 | 13.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (93442 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 94 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 468 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 266 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 130 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 979 | 18.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 146 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 285 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 675 | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 953 | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 565 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 211 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 425 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.1% | 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 (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,954 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,911 | 78.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,633 | 40.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 255 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (93442 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,476 | 67.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,064 | 40.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,908 | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 382 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 335 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (93442 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,506 | 70.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 355 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 323 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 308 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 219 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 47 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 105 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 466 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 54 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (93442 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 508 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 523 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 475 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 617 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,155 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,027 | 16.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,245 | 19.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 535 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 240 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (93442 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 172 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 867 | 13.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,435 | 38.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,355 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 485 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 69 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (93442 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,641 | 71.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 167 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,098 | 21.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 58 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (93442 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 134 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,857 | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,990 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,142 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (93442 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 42 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 97 | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 59 | 2.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 60 | 2.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 105 | 3.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,785 | 60.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 764 | 25.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (93442 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,817 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $684 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,727 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,123 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,289 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 584 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,006 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,528 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 899 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,331 | 45.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (93442 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,119 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,569 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,566 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 619 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,324 | 25.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (93442 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,157 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 70 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 70 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 589 | 27.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 594 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 834 | 38.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,924 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,133 | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,209 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,804 | 16.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 34 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 959 | 53.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 811 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (93442 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,960 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,382 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 883 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 466 | 33.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 35 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (93442 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,687 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 131 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 712 | 543.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 712 | 543.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 712 | 543.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 129 | 98.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 347 | 264.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 32.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (93442 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,058 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,558 | 86.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,500 | 13.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 965 | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 387 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 96 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 52 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (93442 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,123 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,941 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Morro Bay, CA93442