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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 93109 has 11,041 residents and 4,491 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 43.8 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (74.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,041Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	11,069Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	11,404Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,225.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$126,875Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,491Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$1,836,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.10Source: 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	--	10,227	9,838	10,443	11,031	11,089	11,583	12,066	11,573	10,771	11,289	11,291	11,626	11,069
Decennial Census	10,858	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,041	--	--	--

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: 43.8

Male Median Age: 42.2

Female Median Age: 45.1

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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	243	197	220	364	507	392	373	345	248	277	277	381	441	433	340	203	107	143
Female	230	182	213	364	508	336	351	291	292	292	334	394	459	418	337	242	135	172
Total	473	379	433	728	1,015	728	724	636	540	569	611	775	900	851	677	445	242	315

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

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Population by Race

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White:	8,269	71.22%
Black:	164	1.41%
Hispanic:*	2,001	17.24%
Asian:	475	4.09%
American Indian:	112	0.96%
Hawaiian:	14	0.12%
Other:	575	4.95%
Total:	11,610	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:	5,491	49.73%	42.2 years
Females:	5,550	50.27%	45.1 years
Total:	11,041	100%	43.8 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,617	86.88%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	271	2.45%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	628	5.67%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	553	10.67%
Total Population:	11,069	100%
Total Native Population:	9,888	89.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,181	10.67%

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 $126,875, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $46,967 (58.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,534. Family households earn a median of $167,542 versus $57,152 for nonfamily households (a difference of $110,390). By gender, male median income is $96,216 and female is $111,173, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,957 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.9%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is generally lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.2%).

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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	$79,908	$82,992	$88,750	$99,638	$102,561	$96,394	$97,759	$96,799	$90,341	$99,556	$107,364	$121,250	$126,875
Median Family Income	$118,229	$111,761	$122,727	$133,670	$133,036	$114,654	$123,322	$129,801	$131,094	$139,213	$144,364	$168,906	$167,542
Median NonFamily Income	$54,596	$57,853	$51,567	$55,709	$56,458	$60,800	$57,219	$58,289	$45,972	$47,176	$49,597	$54,097	$57,152
Median Male Income	$79,271	$78,867	$82,000	$82,449	$82,214	$80,955	$82,865	$86,528	$84,750	$83,363	$87,905	$94,811	$96,216
Median Female Income	$48,606	$62,794	$63,500	$65,593	$62,163	$64,189	$62,656	$64,589	$77,774	$80,938	$104,461	$109,566	$111,173

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:	5,627	56.87%
Unemployed:	296	2.99%
Not In Labor Force:	3,972	40.14%
Total:	9,895	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:	3,051	54.22%
Service:	892	15.85%
Sales and Office:	1,222	21.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	187	3.32%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	275	4.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,627	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 $1,836,300, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $877,000 (91.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $616,200. The median gross rent is $2,870, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $976 (51.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $876. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.70% (55.60% with a mortgage, 44.40% free-and-clear) and renters 45.30% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.99%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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	$959,300	$933,600	$911,700	$911,600	$924,600	$942,000	$1,031,800	$1,159,000	$1,220,100	$1,300,600	$1,413,400	$1,705,700	$1,836,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	115	5.56%
$500 to $999:	66	3.19%
$1,000 to $1,499:	32	1.55%
$1,500 to $1,999:	251	12.13%
$2,000 to $2,499:	307	14.84%
$2,500 to $2,999:	303	14.64%
$3,000 or more:	917	44.32%
No Rent:	78	3.77%
Total:	2,069	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	$1,894	$1,951	$1,983	$2,001	$2,179	$2,074	$2,124	$2,122	$1,994	$2,139	$2,586	$2,874	$2,870

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,389	30.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,109	24.28%
Renter Occupied:	2,069	45.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,567	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,567	93.01%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	343	6.99%
Total Housing Units:	4,910	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:	3,462	70.51%
Multi-Family Units:	1,448	29.49%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	4,910	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 58.40% 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 95.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (50.66%). College enrollment is 50.66%, 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 2011-2023 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:	100	1.30%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	218	2.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	904	11.72%
Some college, no degree:	1,367	17.73%
Associate's degree:	616	7.99%
Bachelor's degree:	2,568	33.30%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,938	25.13%
Total:	7,711	100%
High school or higher:	7,393	95.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,506	58.44%

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:	8,362	66.71%
Public Insurance:	3,649	29.11%
No Insurance:	523	4.17%
Total:	12,534	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,011	95.83%

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.8%	2.2%	1.6%	3.1%	2.7%	3.4%	3.4%	5.8%	5.6%	7.2%	6.9%	5.0%	2.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:	101	3.61%
Kindergarten:	54	1.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	774	27.67%
High school (grades 9-12):	451	16.12%
College or graduate school:	1,417	50.66%
Total:	2,797	100%
Early Childhood:	155	5.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,279	45.73%

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

City:	Santa Barbara, California
County:	Santa Barbara County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:36:23 PM
Population:	11,041 [See All]
Area Codes:	805 / 820
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.4090, -119.7250
Land Area:	3.423 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/93109/zip-code-93109.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,655Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	134Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,913Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,302Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	568Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	319Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$22,680,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$113,761,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,312Source: 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:	3.423 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.39 sq miSource: 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 93109 in Santa Barbara, CA

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 (2011-2023)

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 93109

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93109

Sources & References