93110 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93110, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93110 is a zip code in Santa Barbara County, California, which covers Santa Barbara, with a total population of 16,345 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 93110 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93110.

The estimated population of people living in 93110 is 16,345, with a median age of 43.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93110 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,345
+3.6%
-2.93%
2020
15,777
 -6.36% -
2019
16,849
+1.13%
-
2018
16,660
 -1.06% -
2017
16,838
 - -

Population of 93110 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93110 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.6%
61.5%
 +1.79%
Black/African American
1.2%
2.1%
 -42.86%
Native
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%
Hispanic
27.4%
28.2%
 -2.84%
Asian
5.1%
5.6%
 -8.93%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2.3%
 -13.04%
Other
0.8%
0.1%
 +700.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93110 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 93110 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93110 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93110 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.4 -7.46% 42 +9.09% 46.9 -10.5%
2020 46.9 +0.86% 38.5 -2.53% 52.4 +2.14%
2019 46.5 +5.92% 39.5 +5.05% 51.3 +4.27%
2018 43.9 -1.13% 37.6 -2.59% 49.2 +2.07%
2017 44.4 - 38.6 - 48.2 -

The median age of the 93110 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 93110 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 948 -8.84% 599 +52.48% 853 762
10 to 19 1,011 -28.39% 950 -25.22% 729 721
20 to 29 1,434 -14.01% 957 +44.19% 1,232 1,438
30 to 39 1,048 -16.18% 815 -0.67% 885 789
40 to 49 965 2.5% 1,039 -12.11% 928 887
50 to 59 1,195 -23% 1,282 -15.46% 935 1,088
60 to 69 1,099 +5.61% 1,127 +21.57% 1,130 1,383
70+ 938 +21.88% 1,431 +2.26% 1,136 1,449

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93110 zip code is $99,261.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 93110.

  • Under 25
    $112,973.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,215.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $74,547.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93110 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 93110, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 93110 is currently $140,640.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

19.68% of households in 93110 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 93110 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.81%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.68%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93110 is $57,696.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93110 by the total population of 93110.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93110 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93110 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93110 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93110 zip over the age of 16 is 13,854.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 93110 is 56.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 93110 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 574 30.80% 20.90%
20 to 24 years 945 65.00% 4.60%
25 to 29 years 1,725 78.60% 6.20%
30 to 34 years 932 63.90% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 1,712 79.70% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 1,819 81.60% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 1,049 62.80% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 1,400 60.00% 9.30%
65 to 74 years 2,215 41.60% 3.40%
75 years and over 1,483 13.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93110. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,290 58.20% 4.60%
Black or African American 192 28.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 169 65.10% 8.20%
Asian 763 68.80% 8.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,584 56.10% 1.60%
Two or more races 850 75.20% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 3,566 59.40% 6.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,989 58.50% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93110 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 93110 is 7,860, with median earnings of $55,187.00.

Women in 93110 are earning approximately 68.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,860 $55,187.00
Male 3,688 $69,083.00
Female 4,172 $47,557.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93110 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,196 $79,310.00
Business and Financial 513 $70,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 355 $114,966.00
Architecture and Engineering 299 $98,028.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $99,375.00
Community and Social Service 197 $45,938.00
Legal 196 $96,319.00
Educational and Library 577 $63,850.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 206 $56,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 740 $75,132.00
Healthcare Support 187 $18,371.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $27,059.00
Law Enforcement 67 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 271 $24,442.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 240 $30,268.00
Personal Care and Service 131 $14,129.00
Sales 770 $44,009.00
Office and Administrative Support 865 $46,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 319 $59,504.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $32,500.00
Production 144 $34,079.00
Transportation and Material Moving 241 $95,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93110 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 93110.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 758 $95,268.00 438 $63,269.00
Business and Financial 185 $105,964.00 328 $51,797.00
Computer and Mathematical 267 $129,005.00 88 $58,621.00
Architecture and Engineering 251 $97,694.00 48 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $166,726.00 46 $79,643.00
Community and Social Service 42 $118,571.00 155 $45,426.00
Legal 58 $161,094.00 138 $95,852.00
Educational and Library 210 $68,179.00 367 $58,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $55,792.00 114 $100,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 167 $106,838.00 573 $62,574.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 187 $18,371.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 64 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 147 $30,353.00 124 $17,230.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $38,214.00 164 $27,500.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 122 $13,788.00
Sales 424 $45,405.00 346 $34,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 180 $50,192.00 685 $40,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 319 $59,504.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $32,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 90 $33,684.00 54 $65,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 220 $95,522.00 21 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,474 households in 93110, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,744 families living in the 93110 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 93110:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,006 122 616 2,730
Average Household Size 3.02 3.2 3.26 1.33
Total Families 3,006 122 616 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.77 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 3,744 families living in 93110, 4.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93110:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,818 housing units in 93110.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,474 94.95%
Vacant 344 5.05%

34.29% of the total 6,818 housing units in 93110 are rental units. This is approximately 2,338 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,037 are occupied by the owner - or 59.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93110 is $2,093.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93110 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    99
  • Less than $500
    129
  • $500 to $999
    231
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    178
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    531
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    535
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    452
  • $3,000 or more
    282

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93110 is $875,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93110 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    39
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    60
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    61
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    182
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    696
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,445
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,542

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93110. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93110 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    275
  • 1940 to 1949
    229
  • 1950 to 1959
    846
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,746
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,222
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,004
  • 1990 to 1999
    699
  • 2000 to 2009
    468
  • 2010 to 2013
    281
  • 2014 or later
    48

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 93110 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    364
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,206
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,598
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,306

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93110 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93110 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93110.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    916
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,149
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,526
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    853
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    144
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    155
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    18
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    52
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    193
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    41
  • 90 or more minutes
    27

Summary

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