Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026

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:	10:34:46 PM
Population:	5,203 [See All]
Area Codes:	805 / 820
Classification:	Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:	34.4144, -119.8475
Land Area:	0.63 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/93106/zip-code-93106.asp

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93106 - University of CA Santa Barbara

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University of CA Santa Barbara

Entity TypeUniversity

LocationSanta Barbara, CA

CountySanta Barbara

FacilityPost Office

Coordinates34.4149, -119.8500

CoverageLarge installation (Boundary covers 0.89 sq mi)

Key Facts

Single-entity ZIP serving University of CA Santa Barbara
Has own Post Office designation
180 buildings including Academic Senate, Accounting & Financial Services, Administration Building and more
Mail serves 12 business establishments employing around 74 people
Located in the Santa Barbara, CA metro area
Public Ivy with 11 Nobel laureates, AAU member since joining in 1995
Third-oldest UC campus, oceanfront location in Goleta

Entity Type

University

Facility

Post Office

Neighborhood

University of California - Santa Barbara

Buildings

180

About ZIP Code 93106

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.

Census Data

Population:	5,203
Median Age:	20.1
Housing Units:	218

Business Data

Establishments:	12
Employment:	74

Named Buildings

Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.

Academic Senate on University Accounting & Financial Services on University Administration Building on University Admissions & Outreach Services on University Affirmative Action Office on University

Address Format

[Recipient Name]

[Street Address]

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93106

Useful Links

University of CA Santa BarbaraOfficial Website

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Population & Demographics

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%).

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

2020 Population:	5,203Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	5,613Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	8,258.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$75,875Source: Census ACS

Households:	218Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.06Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	7.27Source: Census ACS

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	--	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5,295	5,369	5,613
Decennial Census	0	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	5,203	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 20.1

Male Median Age: 20.5

Female Median Age: 19.9

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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	75-79	85+
Male	9	11	2	1,073	962	311	62	13	7	7	6	1	0	0	4	4
Female	8	4	1	1,414	1,015	226	34	9	4	6	1	0	2	3	2	2
Total	17	15	3	2,487	1,977	537	96	22	11	13	7	1	2	3	6	6

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

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Population by Race

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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%

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	%	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

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	4,014	71.51%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	115	2.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	297	5.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,187	26.44%
Total Population:	5,613	100%
Total Native Population:	4,129	73.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,484	26.44%

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

In 2023, the Median household income is $75,875, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75,875. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $39,259 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $39,259 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 47.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 14.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$75,875
Median Family Income	$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
Median Male Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$33,750	$34,022	$39,259
Median Female Income	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$28,958	$0	$0

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 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,256	40.25%
Unemployed:	369	6.58%
Not In Labor Force:	2,980	53.17%
Total:	5,605	100%

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

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,406	62.32%
Service:	498	22.07%
Sales and Office:	291	12.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	14	0.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	47	2.08%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,256	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $2,725, which is far above the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,725. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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 DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

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

Gross Rent Paid

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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:	6	15.79%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	20	52.63%
$3,000 or more:	4	10.53%
No Rent:	8	21.05%
Total:	38	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,725

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

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	0	0.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	0	0.00%
Renter Occupied:	38	100.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	38	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	38	92.68%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3	7.32%
Total Housing Units:	41	100%

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

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	26	63.41%
Multi-Family Units:	15	36.59%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	41	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 68.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 96.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 13.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	10	1.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	11	1.42%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6	0.78%
Some college, no degree:	154	19.90%
Associate's degree:	65	8.40%
Bachelor's degree:	263	33.98%
Graduate or professional degree:	265	34.24%
Total:	774	100%
High school or higher:	753	97.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	528	68.22%

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:	5,398	86.84%
Public Insurance:	747	12.02%
No Insurance:	71	1.14%
Total:	6,216	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,145	98.86%

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	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%

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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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:	5,503	100.00%
Total:	5,503	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	0	0.00%

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

# 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

CBSA Name:	Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	42200Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	443,975Source: 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

ZIP Code 93106 in Santa Barbara, CA

93106 - University of CA Santa Barbara

University of CA Santa Barbara

Key Facts

About ZIP Code 93106

Named Buildings

Address Format

Useful Links

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 93106

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93106

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