San Luis Obispo, CA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

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ZIP Codes:	5 Standard, 3 PO Boxes, 2 Unique [See All]
County:	San Luis Obispo County, CA
Area Codes:	805,820
Time Zone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	47,063 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	35.2657, -120.6934
Land Area:	183.35 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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San Luis Obispo, CA has 10 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
93401	Standard	29,877	37.39%	Sn Luis Obisp
93402	Standard	14,500	18.15%	Baywood Park,San Luis Obispo,Sn Luis Obisp
93403	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Sn Luis Obisp
93405	Standard	23,331	29.20%	Sn Luis Obisp
93406	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Sn Luis Obisp
93407	Standard	462	0.58%	Cal Poly Slo,Cal Poly University,Sn Luis Obisp
93408	Unique	0	0.00%	Slo County Govt Ctr,Sn Luis Obisp
93409	Unique	3,806	4.76%	California Mens Colony Slo,Sn Luis Obisp
93410	Standard	7,929	9.92%	Cal Poly Slo,Cal Poly Student Dorms,Sn Luis Obisp
93412	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	San Luis Obispo,Sn Luis Obisp

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Population & Demographics

San Luis Obispo, CA has 79,017 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (3.8%) and 35-39 (5.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 17.3%. Those born outside the United States make up 7.8% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	65,405
Total Households:	21,835
Total Housing Units:	30,362
Average Household Size:	2.35
Average Family Size:	3.26

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	47,063
Total Households:	19,772
Total Housing Units:	21,562
Average Household Size:	2.31
Average Family Size:	3.45

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	76,117	76,915	76,398	77,633	78,876	79,962	80,372	81,323	81,314	81,234	79,926	78,770	79,017
Decennial Census	77,791	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	79,905	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 30.0

Male Median Age: 30.1

Female Median Age: 34.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,412	1,475	1,566	2,520	9,084	3,133	2,775	2,608	2,406	2,021	1,959	2,143	2,200	2,236	1,752	1,088	587	654
Female	1,308	1,368	1,399	3,488	8,285	2,268	2,032	2,009	1,734	1,501	1,619	1,903	2,221	2,214	1,836	1,200	772	1,129
Total	2,720	2,843	2,965	6,008	17,369	5,401	4,807	4,617	4,140	3,522	3,578	4,046	4,421	4,450	3,588	2,288	1,359	1,783

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	45,588	64.67%
Black:	2,466	3.50%
Hispanic:*	12,077	17.13%
Asian:	4,307	6.11%
American Indian:	420	0.60%
Hawaiian:	84	0.12%
Other:	5,548	7.87%
Total:	70,490	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	34,601	52.90%	30.1 years
Females:	30,804	47.10%	34.5 years
Total:	65,405	100%	30.0 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	23,141	49.17%	30.6 years
Females:	23,922	50.83%	32.3 years
Total:	47,063	100%	31.4 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	71,670	90.70%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,305	1.65%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,385	4.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,657	7.65%
Total Population:	79,017	100%
Total Native Population:	72,975	92.35%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,042	7.65%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in San Luis Obispo, CA have an average household income of $83,902 (lower than the State by 12.9%, and higher than the Nation by 6.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($120,512 vs $51,323). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$49,894	$52,134	$50,451	$50,545	$53,703	$56,307	$58,927	$62,253	$65,249	$69,355	$72,128	$76,841	$83,902
Median Family Income	$81,678	$81,995	$79,937	$79,628	$84,843	$82,641	$90,489	$96,113	$101,626	$106,408	$112,753	$114,518	$120,512
Median NonFamily Income	$29,667	$30,909	$29,272	$29,413	$31,340	$32,272	$33,391	$34,453	$38,263	$41,713	$42,555	$49,098	$51,323
Median Male Income	$52,223	$53,424	$53,977	$52,232	$52,841	$53,424	$56,078	$58,421	$60,294	$63,052	$67,382	$59,555	$63,357
Median Female Income	$38,279	$41,345	$40,930	$41,791	$42,435	$43,407	$45,940	$47,221	$45,900	$44,164	$37,259	$40,797	$45,744

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	37,546	52.91%
Unemployed:	2,728	3.84%
Not In Labor Force:	30,684	43.24%
Total:	70,958	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	17,626	46.95%
Service:	8,651	23.04%
Sales and Office:	6,544	17.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,994	5.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,731	7.27%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	37,546	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In San Luis Obispo, CA, the median home value is $920,650 - much higher than the State by 32.4%, and up $220,250 (31.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,897 per month - lower than the State by 3.0%, and up $289 (18.0%) since 2020. Most renters in San Luis Obispo pay $2,000+ (45.4%). About 8.0% pay under $1,000 and 45.4% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 39.0% (60.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 61.0% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$596,700	$580,150	$554,750	$561,100	$587,300	$608,850	$634,050	$665,750	$689,650	$700,400	$764,300	$872,200	$920,650

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	388	2.63%
$500 to $999:	737	5.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,166	21.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:	3,530	23.95%
$2,000 to $2,499:	3,118	21.15%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,068	7.25%
$3,000 or more:	2,240	15.20%
No Rent:	494	3.35%
Total:	14,741	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,227	$1,262	$1,277	$1,305	$1,315	$1,341	$1,432	$1,490	$1,570	$1,608	$1,715	$1,842	$1,897

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	8,400	29.72%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,125	18.13%
Renter Occupied:	14,741	52.15%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	28,266	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	28,266	92.22%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,386	7.78%
Total Housing Units:	30,652	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

54.4% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (36.5%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 96.0%, which is well above the state rate (84.6%). The share of people in poverty is 6.9%, which is slightly below the state rate (8.4%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), up 0.7 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.4 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	837	1.94%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,070	4.79%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,626	13.02%
Some college, no degree:	9,272	21.46%
Associate's degree:	3,487	8.07%
Bachelor's degree:	12,801	29.63%
Graduate or professional degree:	9,117	21.10%
Total:	43,210	100%
High school graduate or higher:	40,303	93.27%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	21,918	50.72%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	59,597	70.68%
Public Insurance:	20,891	24.78%
No Insurance:	3,834	4.55%
Total:	84,322	100%
Has Health Insurance:	80,488	95.45%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	6.3%	5.9%	7.3%	7.8%	7.4%	6.1%	5.7%	5.0%	5.5%	4.7%	5.8%	6.6%	6.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	912	2.79%
Kindergarten:	459	1.40%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,737	11.42%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,732	8.35%
College or graduate school:	24,881	76.04%
Total:	32,721	100%
Early Childhood:	1,371	4.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,928	21.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

San Luis Obispo supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 2,659 business establishments, employing about 41,116 people with an annual payroll of $2,702,784,000. USPS data shows 25,041 residential mailboxes and 3,323 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	25,041Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	3,323Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	33,104Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,021Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,148Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,659Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$668,061,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,702,784,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	41,116Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

San Luis Obispo, CA is located in San Luis Obispo County, within the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42020) and California's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 281,486 people, about 28.4% of whom live in San Luis Obispo. ZIP Codes here cover 183.348 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.112 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	42020Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	281,486Source: Census
MSA:	San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	183.348 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.112 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	24Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	68154Source: Census
Place Name:	San Luis Obispo city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from San Luis Obispo, CA

Los Osos, CA ~7.0 miles
Pismo Beach, CA ~7.8 miles
Morro Bay, CA ~10.6 miles
Grover Beach, CA ~10.8 miles
Oceano, CA ~11.8 miles
Atascadero, CA ~13.3 miles
Templeton, CA ~18.3 miles
Creston, CA ~18.4 miles
Nipomo, CA ~18.9 miles
Cayucos, CA ~19.5 miles
Arroyo Grande, CA ~20.0 miles
Guadalupe, CA ~23.3 miles
Santa Maria, CA ~24.1 miles
Paso Robles, CA ~26.8 miles
Cambria, CA ~27.8 miles
Santa Margarita, CA ~33.2 miles
Shandon, CA ~33.6 miles
San Simeon, CA ~39.6 miles
Lompoc, CA ~43.3 miles
San Miguel, CA ~44.3 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on April 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 4/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	43,470	90.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	824	1.72%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,077	4.32%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,668	7.80%
Total Population:	48,039	100%
Total Native Population:	44,294	92.20%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,745	7.80%

Employed:	25,800	59.37%
Unemployed:	1,838	4.23%
Not In Labor Force:	15,815	36.40%
Total:	43,453	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	12,723	49.31%
Service:	5,674	21.99%
Sales and Office:	4,395	17.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,137	4.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,871	7.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	25,800	100%

Less than $500:	342	2.80%
$500 to $999:	613	5.02%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,692	22.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,904	23.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:	2,500	20.47%
$2,500 to $2,999:	946	7.75%
$3,000 or more:	2,010	16.46%
No Rent:	205	1.68%
Total:	12,212	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,704	23.51%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,089	15.44%
Renter Occupied:	12,212	61.04%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	20,005	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from San Luis Obispo, CA

Sources & References

White:	34,155	68.46%
Black:	533	1.07%
Hispanic:*	8,729	17.50%
Asian:	2,910	5.83%
American Indian:	348	0.70%
Hawaiian:	60	0.12%
Other:	3,156	6.33%
Total:	49,891	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	20,005	91.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,778	8.16%
Total Housing Units:	21,783	100%

Less than 9th grade:	458	1.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	540	2.15%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,179	12.68%
Some college, no degree:	5,350	21.33%
Associate's degree:	1,900	7.58%
Bachelor's degree:	7,822	31.19%
Graduate or professional degree:	5,831	23.25%
Total:	25,080	100%
High school graduate or higher:	24,082	96.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	13,653	54.44%

Private Insurance:	38,055	72.18%
Public Insurance:	11,988	22.74%
No Insurance:	2,680	5.08%
Total:	52,723	100%
Has Health Insurance:	50,043	94.92%

Nursery School, Preschool:	625	3.14%
Kindergarten:	287	1.44%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,196	11.04%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,301	6.54%
College or graduate school:	15,476	77.83%
Total:	19,885	100%
Early Childhood:	912	4.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,784	19.03%