93458 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93458, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93458 is a zip code in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County, California, which covers Arroyo Grande CCD, Guadalupe CCD, and Santa Maria, with a total population of 59,814 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 93458 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93458.

The estimated population of people living in 93458 is 59,814, with a median age of 26.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93458 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
59,814
+5.73%
+5.49%
2020
56,572
 -1.19% -
2019
57,256
 -0.2% -
2018
57,369
+1.18%
-
2017
56,702
 - -

Population of 93458 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93458 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
7.4%
9.7%
 -23.71%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
87.4%
84.8%
 +3.07%
Asian
3.8%
4.3%
 -11.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93458 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 93458 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93458 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93458 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 26.1 -0.38% 27.1 0% 25.5 -1.16%
2020 26.2 -0.76% 27.1 -1.09% 25.8 0%
2019 26.4 -1.86% 27.4 0% 25.8 -2.27%
2018 26.9 +0.37% 27.4 +2.24% 26.4 -1.12%
2017 26.8 - 26.8 - 26.7 -

The median age of the 93458 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 93458 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 6,114 -5.21% 5,328 +16.51% 5,793 6,247
10 to 19 4,886 +7.66% 5,293 +4.1% 5,215 5,495
20 to 29 4,744 +10.77% 4,486 +15.82% 5,238 5,229
30 to 39 4,568 -18.27% 3,748 -3.64% 3,747 3,588
40 to 49 3,681 +0.33% 3,547 +3.84% 3,686 3,674
50 to 59 2,125 +37.26% 2,236 +23.76% 3,019 2,808
60 to 69 1,331 +13.45% 1,923 -18.59% 1,518 1,577
70+ 1,226 +14.39% 1,466 +8.94% 1,392 1,588

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93458 zip code is $66,350.00.

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 93458.

  • Under 25
    $44,656.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,170.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,291.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,464.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93458 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 93458, 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 93458 is currently $79,046.00.

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.

3.17% of households in 93458 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 93458 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.78%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93458 is $18,803.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93458 by the total population of 93458.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93458 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93458 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
    5.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93458 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93458 zip over the age of 16 is 41,388.

Of those people, a total of 68.70% 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 93458 is 63.00%.

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 93458 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,324 31.30% 16.50%
20 to 24 years 6,038 78.30% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 4,429 82.30% 6.60%
30 to 34 years 3,925 90.20% 12.00%
35 to 44 years 7,585 82.20% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 6,310 76.90% 12.10%
55 to 59 years 2,702 76.60% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 1,941 62.00% 9.60%
65 to 74 years 2,376 29.80% 5.40%
75 years and over 1,758 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93458. 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 23,538 67.00% 8.30%
Black or African American 424 65.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 731 72.50% 7.70%
Asian 1,992 67.40% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5,674 66.70% 9.80%
Two or more races 9,029 74.80% 8.00%
Hispanic or Latino 34,976 70.60% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,894 53.30% 13.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93458 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 93458 is 26,068, with median earnings of $28,185.00.

Women in 93458 are earning approximately 78.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 26,068 $28,185.00
Male 14,806 $31,130.00
Female 11,262 $24,330.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93458 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 1,033 $49,693.00
Business and Financial 472 $52,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 342 $88,365.00
Architecture and Engineering 338 $77,366.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $49,947.00
Community and Social Service 197 $43,083.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 626 $21,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 189 $52,455.00
Healthcare Practitioners 524 $50,114.00
Healthcare Support 1,551 $27,510.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 302 $20,449.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,123 $23,027.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,465 $27,871.00
Personal Care and Service 570 $20,581.00
Sales 2,338 $23,613.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,538 $38,314.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7,220 $25,456.00
Construction and Extraction 1,584 $42,218.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 683 $33,560.00
Production 967 $26,386.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,097 $42,804.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93458 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 93458.

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 611 $70,656.00 422 $47,400.00
Business and Financial 255 $77,153.00 217 $36,743.00
Computer and Mathematical 283 $89,760.00 59 $44,107.00
Architecture and Engineering 274 $78,007.00 64 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 78 $49,574.00
Community and Social Service 120 $15,476.00 77 $61,125.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 87 $14,482.00 539 $22,601.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $67,850.00 110 $33,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 111 $97,569.00 413 $40,845.00
Healthcare Support 135 $31,083.00 1,416 $26,714.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 245 $20,609.00 57 $19,632.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 314 $25,547.00 809 $17,309.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,024 $29,930.00 441 $19,476.00
Personal Care and Service 109 $9,122.00 461 $21,439.00
Sales 1,159 $22,282.00 1,179 $24,033.00
Office and Administrative Support 482 $39,784.00 1,056 $34,694.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4,445 $27,180.00 2,775 $21,736.00
Construction and Extraction 1,584 $42,218.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 601 $34,659.00 82 $0.00
Production 614 $31,579.00 353 $20,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,074 $43,214.00 23 $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 13,830 households in 93458, with an average household size of 4.29 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 11,872 families living in the 93458 zip code with an average family size of 4.33 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 93458:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,171 1,656 3,045 1,958
Average Household Size 4.67 4.65 5.04 1.47
Total Families 7,171 1,656 3,045 0
Average Household Size 4.4 3.76 4.45 0

Poverty

Of the 11,872 families living in 93458, 11.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93458:

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 14,230 housing units in 93458.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,830 97.19%
Vacant 400 2.81%

55.08% of the total 14,230 housing units in 93458 are rental units. This is approximately 7,838 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,891 are occupied by the owner - or 41.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93458 is $1,555.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93458 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
    101
  • Less than $500
    226
  • $500 to $999
    667
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,755
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,444
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,511
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    185
  • $3,000 or more
    50

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93458 is $361,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93458 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    153
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    262
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    254
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    82
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    600
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,061
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    428
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93458. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93458 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    369
  • 1940 to 1949
    192
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,426
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,948
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,306
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,687
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,945
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,198
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,159
  • 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 93458 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    650
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,578
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,476
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,126

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93458 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93458 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93458.

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
    258
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,606
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,420
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,314
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,021
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,565
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,782
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    592
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    682
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,442
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    652
  • 90 or more minutes
    363

Summary

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