93442 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93442, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93442 is a zip code in San Luis Obispo County, California, which covers North Coast, with a total population of 11,250 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 93442 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93442.

The estimated population of people living in 93442 is 11,250, with a median age of 51.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93442 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,250
+2.69%
+1.50%
2020
10,955
+0.35%
-
2019
10,917
 -0.54% -
2018
10,976
 -0.97% -
2017
11,084
 - -

Population of 93442 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93442 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
75.4%
80.9%
 -6.80%
Black/African American
0.2%
1.3%
 -84.62%
Native
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%
Hispanic
14.4%
13.1%
 +9.92%
Asian
5.1%
2.4%
 +112.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
1.6%
 +93.75%
Other
1.7%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93442 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 93442 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93442 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93442 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.5 -1.53% 51.4 +2.59% 51.6 -4.97%
2020 52.3 +3.16% 50.1 +9.15% 54.3 -2.34%
2019 50.7 +3.26% 45.9 +2.68% 55.6 +2.21%
2018 49.1 -1.41% 44.7 -1.97% 54.4 +3.23%
2017 49.8 - 45.6 - 52.7 -

The median age of the 93442 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 93442 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 9 442 -57.21% 451 +17.58% 228 515
10 to 19 592 +16.88% 347 +58.2% 692 579
20 to 29 617 0.95% 655 -28.91% 591 458
30 to 39 697 -3.77% 443 +13.54% 635 485
40 to 49 698 -28.45% 622 +2.99% 515 636
50 to 59 754 +19.89% 899 2.22% 858 867
60 to 69 888 -3.4% 826 +23.65% 825 1,031
70+ 803 +34.72% 1,350 -9.09% 1,120 1,215

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93442 zip code is $79,918.00.

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 93442.

  • Under 25
    $51,957.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,774.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,324.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,212.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93442 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 93442, 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 93442 is currently $102,486.00.

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.

10.95% of households in 93442 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 93442 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.97%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93442 is $47,737.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93442 by the total population of 93442.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93442 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93442 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
    25.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93442 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93442 zip over the age of 16 is 9,843.

Of those people, a total of 56.30% 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 93442 is 50.00%.

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 93442 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 607 57.00% 3.20%
20 to 24 years 353 66.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 696 81.00% 5.00%
30 to 34 years 620 88.20% 13.50%
35 to 44 years 1,122 85.10% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 1,362 80.00% 25.70%
55 to 59 years 892 84.90% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 889 59.80% 10.30%
65 to 74 years 2,059 19.50% 3.70%
75 years and over 1,243 9.10% 8.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93442. 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 8,258 57.00% 10.90%
Black or African American 24 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 499 52.10% 2.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 519 65.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 534 39.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,188 64.20% 1.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,764 55.10% 11.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93442 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 93442 is 4,926, with median earnings of $44,833.00.

Women in 93442 are earning approximately 63.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,926 $44,833.00
Male 2,762 $56,689.00
Female 2,164 $36,111.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93442 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 670 $110,161.00
Business and Financial 159 $76,902.00
Computer and Mathematical 84 $160,263.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $73,906.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $68,750.00
Community and Social Service 88 $67,000.00
Legal 33 $118,750.00
Educational and Library 202 $56,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $43,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 349 $73,009.00
Healthcare Support 93 $32,639.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00
Law Enforcement 53 $82,716.00
Food Preparation and Serving 334 $22,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 220 $19,035.00
Personal Care and Service 132 $55,523.00
Sales 593 $16,589.00
Office and Administrative Support 482 $40,779.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $58,277.00
Construction and Extraction 321 $56,550.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 114 $17,143.00
Production 247 $45,043.00
Transportation and Material Moving 274 $61,293.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93442 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 93442.

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 457 $220,110.00 213 $35,302.00
Business and Financial 96 $142,619.00 63 $63,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 56 $162,105.00 28 $82,222.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $83,194.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $88,542.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 79 $66,625.00
Legal 19 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 65 $90,197.00 137 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 67 $65,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 151 $72,713.00 198 $73,278.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 70 $18,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 131 $30,855.00 203 $21,094.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 149 $21,016.00 71 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 126 $55,698.00
Sales 235 $50,027.00 358 $8,636.00
Office and Administrative Support 133 $27,083.00 349 $41,496.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $58,277.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 321 $56,550.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 114 $17,143.00 0 $0.00
Production 164 $37,077.00 83 $45,991.00
Transportation and Material Moving 222 $90,952.00 52 $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 5,107 households in 93442, with an average household size of 2.18 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 2,857 families living in the 93442 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 93442:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,250 229 378 2,250
Average Household Size 2.93 2.66 3.28 1.18
Total Families 2,250 229 378 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.4 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 2,857 families living in 93442, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93442:

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 6,527 housing units in 93442.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,107 78.24%
Vacant 1,420 21.76%

31.33% of the total 6,527 housing units in 93442 are rental units. This is approximately 2,045 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,919 are occupied by the owner - or 44.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93442 is $1,640.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93442 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
    143
  • Less than $500
    26
  • $500 to $999
    322
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    468
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    740
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    202
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    112
  • $3,000 or more
    175

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93442 is $711,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93442 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    79
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    62
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    86
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    51
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    61
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    162
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,905
  • $1,000,000 or more
    513

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93442. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93442 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    280
  • 1940 to 1949
    455
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,207
  • 1960 to 1969
    967
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,304
  • 1980 to 1989
    637
  • 1990 to 1999
    528
  • 2000 to 2009
    673
  • 2010 to 2013
    463
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 93442 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    152
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,739
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,066
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,150

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93442 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93442 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93442.

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
    247
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    909
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    424
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    772
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    644
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    346
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    544
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    40
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    44
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    227
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    85
  • 90 or more minutes
    142

Summary

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