| City: | Santa Barbara, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Uc Santa Barbara, Univ Of Ca Santa Barbara, Univ Of Cal Santa Barbara |
| County: | Santa Barbara County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:45:26 AM |
| Population: | 5,203 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 805 / 820 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.4144, -119.8475 |
| Land Area: | 0.63 sq mi |
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The University of California, Santa Barbara operates under dedicated ZIP code 93106 in Santa Barbara County, California. Tracing its origins to the Anna Blake School founded in 1891, UCSB joined the University of California system in 1944 and moved to its current oceanfront Goleta campus in 1954. Today UCSB stands as a Public Ivy and member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, with 11 Nobel laureates among its alumni and faculty. The campus has maintained this unique postal designation for over two decades.
The 0.89-square-mile campus occupies a spectacular coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, adjacent to the community of Isla Vista. This beachfront setting distinguishes UCSB from other UC campuses. The location places students minutes from both ocean recreation and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Mail operations span 880 distinct delivery codes reaching 180 named buildings and departments across the compact campus.
Postal records reveal the breadth of academic and research activity here. Davidson Library anchors scholarly resources, while the California Nanosystems Institute and Marine Science Institute represent cutting-edge research facilities. The College of Engineering, Don Bren School of Environmental Science, and Gevirtz Graduate School of Education each maintain their own mail destinations. Departments from Anthropology to Writing Program appear in postal records, along with the Art Museum and student newspaper Daily Nexus.
The 2020 Census counted 5,203 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of just 20.1 years reflecting the undergraduate population. Approximately 91% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, meaning dormitories rather than private housing. All 218 housing units are renter-occupied, with zero owner-occupied homes. The 34% Asian population significantly exceeds state averages, typical of UC campus diversity.
Census ACS data shows 62% of workers employed by government (the university itself), with 66% in the Educational/Healthcare sector. Median household income of $75,875 and median gross rent of $2,725 reflect the expensive coastal market. The workforce data confirms this as primarily an educational institution rather than a mixed commercial area. Santa Barbara is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 5,203 |
| Median Age: | 20.1 |
| Housing Units: | 218 |
| Establishments: | 12 |
| Employment: | 74 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 93106 has 5,203 residents and 218 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 20.1 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (48.5%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (34.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 5,203Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 5,418Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8,258.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 218Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,295 | 5,369 | 5,613 | 5,418 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,203 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.1
Male Median Age: 20.5
Female Median Age: 19.9
| 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 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 1,073 | 962 | 311 | 62 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Female | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1,414 | 1,015 | 226 | 34 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 15 | 3 | 2,487 | 1,977 | 537 | 96 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| White: | 2,524 | 41.83% |
| Black: | 52 | 0.86% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,183 | 19.61% |
| Asian: | 1,781 | 29.52% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 491 | 8.14% |
| Total: | 6,034 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,472 | 47.51% | 20.5 years |
| Females: | 2,731 | 52.49% | 19.9 years |
| Total: | 5,203 | 100% | 20.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,292 | 79.22% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 92 | 1.70% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 283 | 5.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 751 | 19.08% |
| Total Population: | 5,418 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,384 | 80.92% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,034 | 19.08% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $51,164 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $51,164 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,875 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,750 | $34,022 | $39,259 | $51,164 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,958 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 2,249 | 41.56% |
| Unemployed: | 344 | 6.36% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,819 | 52.09% |
| Total: | 5,412 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1,307 | 58.11% |
| Service: | 512 | 22.77% |
| Sales and Office: | 256 | 11.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 0.89% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 154 | 6.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,249 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $2,100, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,100. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 29 | 43.94% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 5 | 7.58% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 21 | 31.82% |
| $3,000 or more: | 5 | 7.58% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 9.09% |
| Total: | 66 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,725 | $2,100 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 94.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 5.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 26 | 37.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 44 | 62.86% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 73.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 96.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 11.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 1.09% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 1.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 0.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 152 | 18.36% |
| Associate's degree: | 43 | 5.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 331 | 39.98% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 277 | 33.45% |
| Total: | 828 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 809 | 97.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 608 | 73.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 5,223 | 88.12% |
| Public Insurance: | 643 | 10.85% |
| No Insurance: | 61 | 1.03% |
| Total: | 5,927 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,866 | 98.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,295 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5,295 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 93106 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 70 people with an annual payroll of $3,808,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,021Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,033,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,808,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 70Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93106 is located in Santa Barbara County, California, within the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42200) and California's 24th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 93106. It covers 0.63 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42200Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.63 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 24Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6883.35 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0669070Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Santa Barbara city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 93106 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.