93427 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93427, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93427 is a zip code in Santa Barbara County, California, which covers Lompoc CCD and Solvang-Santa Ynez, with a total population of 5,913 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 93427 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93427.

The estimated population of people living in 93427 is 5,913, with a median age of 39.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93427 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,913
 -4.55% +2.71%
2020
6,195
 -0.08% -
2019
6,200
+2.12%
-
2018
6,071
+5.45%
-
2017
5,757
 - -

Population of 93427 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93427 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
73.2%
61.9%
 +18.26%
Black/African American
0.3%
2.4%
 -87.50%
Native
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hispanic
23.2%
31.6%
 -26.58%
Asian
1.4%
0.4%
 +250.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
2.9%
 -55.17%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93427 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 93427 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93427 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93427 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.8 -6.79% 40.3 -0.98% 39.4 -14.53%
2020 42.7 -6.15% 40.7 -10.15% 46.1 -0.43%
2019 45.5 +0.66% 45.3 -0.66% 46.3 +8.69%
2018 45.2 -1.74% 45.6 -1.94% 42.6 -4.48%
2017 46 - 46.5 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 93427 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 93427 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 9 291 +13.38% 443 -6.57% 305 385
10 to 19 212 +60.32% 488 -14.61% 332 410
20 to 29 228 +54.32% 235 57.33% 326 195
30 to 39 362 +48.24% 249 +90.43% 479 539
40 to 49 351 +13.08% 397 -69.93% 389 180
50 to 59 456 -13.42% 482 +26.85% 389 609
60 to 69 408 -24.4% 405 -14.7% 287 306
70+ 282 +48.01% 468 -28.14% 438 344

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93427 zip code is $108,447.00.

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 93427.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $134,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $112,361.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,111.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93427 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 93427, 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 93427 is currently $123,718.00.

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.

15.52% of households in 93427 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 93427 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93427 is $46,399.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93427 by the total population of 93427.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93427 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93427 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
    20.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    45.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93427 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93427 zip over the age of 16 is 4,805.

Of those people, a total of 72.90% 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 93427 is 71.20%.

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 93427 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 324 57.40% 6.50%
20 to 24 years 150 52.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 371 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 389 80.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 966 98.70% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 703 92.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 527 85.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 377 75.10% 9.90%
65 to 74 years 427 24.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 571 20.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93427. 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 4,220 73.20% 1.40%
Black or African American 19 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 80 57.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 262 66.40% 16.70%
Two or more races 206 84.00% 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 971 87.30% 4.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,623 70.30% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93427 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 93427 is 3,420, with median earnings of $53,622.00.

Women in 93427 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,420 $53,622.00
Male 1,774 $61,250.00
Female 1,646 $41,529.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93427 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 778 $93,813.00
Business and Financial 87 $97,589.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $105,268.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $93,292.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 50 $0.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 100 $67,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 230 $90,530.00
Healthcare Support 208 $53,743.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 145 $19,893.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $19,271.00
Personal Care and Service 182 $5,125.00
Sales 162 $23,261.00
Office and Administrative Support 540 $40,468.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 164 $9,430.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $42,391.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $77,188.00
Production 63 $63,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 115 $77,961.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93427 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 93427.

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 454 $110,804.00 324 $78,523.00
Business and Financial 29 $0.00 58 $13,871.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $0.00 33 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $93,292.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 50 $0.00
Legal 10 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $0.00 71 $21,806.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $0.00 174 $81,987.00
Healthcare Support 195 $0.00 13 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $21,310.00 53 $4,199.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00 78 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 145 $5,531.00
Sales 70 $31,250.00 92 $22,778.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $95,257.00 479 $40,207.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 164 $9,430.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $42,391.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $77,188.00 0 $0.00
Production 13 $0.00 50 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 115 $77,961.00 0 $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 2,191 households in 93427, with an average household size of 2.7 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 1,684 families living in the 93427 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 93427:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,155 171 358 507
Average Household Size 2.98 3.27 3.32 1.43
Total Families 1,155 171 358 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.94 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 1,684 families living in 93427, 0.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93427:

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 2,553 housing units in 93427.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,191 85.82%
Vacant 362 14.18%

27.38% of the total 2,553 housing units in 93427 are rental units. This is approximately 699 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,463 are occupied by the owner - or 57.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93427 is $1,996.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93427 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
    29
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    30
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    123
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    198
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    209
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    50
  • $3,000 or more
    89

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93427 is $621,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93427 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    13
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    89
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    61
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    265
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    946
  • $1,000,000 or more
    71

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93427. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93427 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    71
  • 1940 to 1949
    10
  • 1950 to 1959
    108
  • 1960 to 1969
    155
  • 1970 to 1979
    382
  • 1980 to 1989
    474
  • 1990 to 1999
    561
  • 2000 to 2009
    648
  • 2010 to 2013
    144
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 93427 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    25
  • 1 vehicle available
    640
  • 2 vehicles available
    795
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    731

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93427 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93427 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93427.

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
    231
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    265
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    302
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    288
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    89
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    39
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    268
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    131
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    292
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    842
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    130
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 93427 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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