| City: | Piru, California |
| County: | Ventura County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:45:12 AM |
| Population: | 1,927 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 805 / 820 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.4454, -118.7506 |
| Land Area: | 372.119 sq mi |
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Piru sits in a 334 square mile rural territory in Ventura County, California. With 1,927 residents and 533 households, this small community has a median age of 32.1 years and larger-than-average families (3.6 people per household). It's designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory.
The Piru post office maintains 832 PO Boxes for 533 local households, a 1.56 adoption rate that signals regional service beyond the immediate community. The surrounding canyon and rural areas rely on Piru for mail access. Despite the PO Box classification, limited rural delivery does exist (2 rural routes serving 66 ZIP+4 records), but most residents use PO Boxes.
This isn't a vacation community. Only 5 of the 557 housing units (0.9%) are seasonal. People live here year-round. The median household income of $123,472 is well above the California average, and 31% of workers work from home. Street names like Piru Canyon Road, Camulos Street, and Marina Circle point to the canyon geography and likely proximity to Lake Piru.
The community has Spanish-heritage roots, visible in street names like Camulos, Temescal, and Via Fustero. The area covers vast distances, with nearby communities like Hasley Canyon and Val Verde 16-17 miles away. Mail to Piru must use PO Box addresses; street delivery doesn't reach most of the territory.
Street names show Spanish California heritage (Camulos, Temescal, Via Fustero) and canyon geography (Piru Canyon Rd, Holser Cyn), with a traditional small-town core on Center and Main streets.
ZIP Code 93040 has 1,927 residents and 533 households (average 3.62 persons per household). The median age is 32.1 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.8%) and Other / Two or More Races (53.3%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,927Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,799Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $94,556Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 533Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $624,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.62Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,548 | 1,699 | 1,914 | 2,037 | 2,044 | 1,980 | 1,832 | 2,007 | 1,827 | 1,822 | 1,829 | 1,838 | 1,904 | 1,799 |
| Decennial Census | 2,031 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,927 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.1
Male Median Age: 31.8
Female Median Age: 32.3
| 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 | 64 | 90 | 88 | 92 | 66 | 74 | 63 | 57 | 74 | 59 | 59 | 71 | 47 | 36 | 21 | 24 | 7 | 4 |
| Female | 62 | 75 | 82 | 68 | 65 | 75 | 69 | 43 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 45 | 44 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 11 |
| Total | 126 | 165 | 170 | 160 | 131 | 149 | 132 | 100 | 132 | 120 | 120 | 128 | 92 | 80 | 53 | 38 | 16 | 15 |
| White: | 493 | 14.90% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,730 | 52.30% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.18% |
| American Indian: | 50 | 1.51% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1,027 | 31.05% |
| Total: | 3,308 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 996 | 51.69% | 31.8 years |
| Females: | 931 | 48.31% | 32.3 years |
| Total: | 1,927 | 100% | 32.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,194 | 66.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 45 | 2.50% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 303 | 16.84% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 257 | 31.13% |
| Total Population: | 1,799 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,239 | 68.87% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 560 | 31.13% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $94,556, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $48,181 (103.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,692. Family households earn a median of $92,702 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $92,702). By gender, male median income is $55,000 and female is $39,392, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,608 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,375 | $42,206 | $45,486 | $45,877 | $46,281 | $46,339 | $48,750 | $49,853 | $48,864 | $65,625 | $69,808 | $86,938 | $123,472 | $94,556 |
| Median Family Income | $47,813 | $45,313 | $47,083 | $47,390 | $54,375 | $58,452 | $61,333 | $56,250 | $54,479 | $61,250 | $64,158 | $85,250 | $104,271 | $92,702 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,646 | $36,875 | $37,159 | $29,135 | $28,807 | $27,632 | $27,273 | $26,250 | $29,063 | $21,625 | $0 | $0 | $75,208 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $35,274 | $34,375 | $36,188 | $36,949 | $34,034 | $34,188 | $34,931 | $39,438 | $37,778 | $46,797 | $49,313 | $60,694 | $58,036 | $55,000 |
| Median Female Income | $29,000 | $22,670 | $23,371 | $26,053 | $26,523 | $27,938 | $32,727 | $31,375 | $31,734 | $31,389 | $30,709 | $35,526 | $41,098 | $39,392 |
| Employed: | 917 | 69.42% |
| Unemployed: | 108 | 8.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 296 | 22.41% |
| Total: | 1,321 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 243 | 26.50% |
| Service: | 199 | 21.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 167 | 18.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 118 | 12.87% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 190 | 20.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 917 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $624,300, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $403,600 (182.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $282,200. The median gross rent is $1,690, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $695 (69.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $562. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.89% (88.25% with a mortgage, 11.75% free-and-clear) and renters 36.11% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.33%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,700 | $191,300 | $200,000 | $205,500 | $215,200 | $261,500 | $308,700 | $319,400 | $342,100 | $381,300 | $393,500 | $467,600 | $580,800 | $624,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 22 | 12.36% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 37 | 20.79% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 62 | 34.83% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 14 | 7.87% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 30 | 16.85% |
| No Rent: | 13 | 7.30% |
| Total: | 178 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $995 | $947 | $924 | $895 | $906 | $977 | $1,094 | $1,188 | $1,128 | $1,284 | $1,417 | $1,649 | $1,689 | $1,690 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 278 | 56.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 37 | 7.51% |
| Renter Occupied: | 178 | 36.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 493 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 493 | 88.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 63 | 11.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 556 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 451 | 81.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 73 | 13.13% |
| Other Units: | 32 | 5.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 556 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 70.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 16.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 13.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.70%). College enrollment is 22.75%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 253 | 22.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 73 | 6.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 358 | 32.02% |
| Some college, no degree: | 293 | 26.21% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 2.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 85 | 7.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 26 | 2.33% |
| Total: | 1,118 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 792 | 70.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 111 | 9.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,142 | 53.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 865 | 40.29% |
| No Insurance: | 140 | 6.52% |
| Total: | 2,147 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,007 | 93.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.0% | 20.1% | 16.2% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 13.3% | 13.7% | 16.0% | 20.5% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 36 | 7.73% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 4.29% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 171 | 36.70% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 133 | 28.54% |
| College or graduate school: | 106 | 22.75% |
| Total: | 466 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 56 | 12.02% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 324 | 69.53% |
ZIP Code 93040 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 107 people with an annual payroll of $5,079,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 9,203Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,119,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,079,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 107Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93040 is located in Ventura County, California, within the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37100) and California's 26th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 823,318 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 93040. It covers 372.119 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.987 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 823,318Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 372.119 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.987 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 26Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 939.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Ventura, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0657372Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Piru CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 93040 is in the Fillmore Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.