| City: | Santa Maria, California |
| County: | Santa Barbara County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:47:24 AM |
| Population: | 59,927 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 805 / 820 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 34.9556, -120.4994 |
| Land Area: | 28.417 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 93458 has 59,927 residents and 13,890 households (average 4.28 persons per household). The median age is 28.3 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.3%) and Other / Two or More Races (48.0%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 85.3%, 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: | 59,927Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 59,148Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 61,409Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,108.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,257Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13,890Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $511,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 55,328 | 55,458 | 55,651 | 56,514 | 57,081 | 56,722 | 56,702 | 57,369 | 57,256 | 56,572 | 59,814 | 59,789 | 59,126 | 59,148 |
| Decennial Census | 55,431 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 59,927 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.3
Male Median Age: 27.6
Female Median Age: 29
| 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 | 2,601 | 2,799 | 2,860 | 2,705 | 2,681 | 2,647 | 2,355 | 2,129 | 1,909 | 1,605 | 1,379 | 1,265 | 1,052 | 813 | 580 | 381 | 249 | 199 |
| Female | 2,501 | 2,708 | 2,861 | 2,580 | 2,358 | 2,389 | 2,210 | 2,156 | 1,855 | 1,572 | 1,388 | 1,250 | 1,139 | 907 | 691 | 472 | 343 | 338 |
| Total | 5,102 | 5,507 | 5,721 | 5,285 | 5,039 | 5,036 | 4,565 | 4,285 | 3,764 | 3,177 | 2,767 | 2,515 | 2,191 | 1,720 | 1,271 | 853 | 592 | 537 |
| White: | 13,022 | 13.20% |
| Black: | 571 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 51,109 | 51.80% |
| Asian: | 2,587 | 2.62% |
| American Indian: | 2,554 | 2.59% |
| Hawaiian: | 67 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 28,753 | 29.14% |
| Total: | 98,663 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 30,209 | 50.41% | 27.6 years |
| Females: | 29,718 | 49.59% | 29.0 years |
| Total: | 59,927 | 100% | 28.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 34,966 | 59.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 639 | 1.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6,683 | 11.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 16,860 | 39.80% |
| Total Population: | 59,148 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 35,605 | 60.20% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 23,543 | 39.80% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $75,257, which is lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $27,925 (59.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,410. Family households earn a median of $71,755 versus $38,981 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,774). By gender, male median income is $44,342 and female is $38,066, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,276 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.4%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (34.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,332 | $44,579 | $44,209 | $43,803 | $44,131 | $45,801 | $49,426 | $53,890 | $58,847 | $59,937 | $66,350 | $75,519 | $73,518 | $75,257 |
| Median Family Income | $45,916 | $43,313 | $43,342 | $42,764 | $43,127 | $44,549 | $47,760 | $49,464 | $54,653 | $55,366 | $60,480 | $67,660 | $69,477 | $71,755 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,863 | $21,138 | $23,077 | $25,902 | $26,506 | $28,022 | $31,449 | $32,295 | $36,076 | $38,190 | $33,150 | $38,250 | $39,148 | $38,981 |
| Median Male Income | $25,974 | $26,142 | $26,245 | $26,596 | $26,488 | $26,491 | $27,171 | $28,252 | $30,259 | $33,589 | $36,156 | $38,717 | $41,819 | $44,342 |
| Median Female Income | $25,768 | $25,589 | $26,902 | $26,262 | $24,673 | $25,053 | $25,445 | $26,068 | $27,203 | $29,604 | $30,463 | $34,064 | $36,729 | $38,066 |
| Employed: | 26,309 | 62.99% |
| Unemployed: | 2,188 | 5.24% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13,267 | 31.77% |
| Total: | 41,764 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,334 | 16.47% |
| Service: | 5,140 | 19.54% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,877 | 14.74% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9,147 | 34.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,811 | 14.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 26,309 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $511,800, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $268,100 (110.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $188,200. The median gross rent is $1,895, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $839 (79.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $534. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.85% (69.33% with a mortgage, 30.67% free-and-clear) and renters 57.15% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.75%, which is considerably lower than 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 | $243,700 | $220,900 | $214,500 | $217,600 | $227,500 | $242,600 | $263,600 | $303,400 | $323,600 | $342,000 | $361,300 | $421,800 | $460,300 | $511,800 |
| Less than $500: | 268 | 3.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 231 | 2.87% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,148 | 14.26% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,885 | 35.84% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2,072 | 25.74% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 925 | 11.49% |
| $3,000 or more: | 323 | 4.01% |
| No Rent: | 197 | 2.45% |
| Total: | 8,049 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,056 | $1,065 | $1,093 | $1,117 | $1,101 | $1,145 | $1,193 | $1,297 | $1,361 | $1,442 | $1,555 | $1,735 | $1,825 | $1,895 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,185 | 29.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,851 | 13.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8,049 | 57.15% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 14,085 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 14,085 | 97.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 399 | 2.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,484 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,799 | 60.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,803 | 33.16% |
| Other Units: | 882 | 6.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,484 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.80% 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 50.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 19.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 54.50%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 15.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 4.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 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 (47.21%). College enrollment is 21.87%, which is falls below the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11,525 | 36.90% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,956 | 12.66% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,321 | 20.24% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,645 | 14.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,733 | 5.55% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,439 | 7.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 617 | 1.98% |
| Total: | 31,236 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 15,755 | 50.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,056 | 9.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 18,839 | 30.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 32,178 | 51.38% |
| No Insurance: | 11,613 | 18.54% |
| Total: | 62,630 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 51,017 | 81.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.4% | 21.4% | 23.1% | 23.0% | 22.7% | 22.2% | 19.9% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
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: | 443 | 2.54% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,081 | 6.19% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,247 | 47.21% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,878 | 22.20% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,821 | 21.87% |
| Total: | 17,470 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,524 | 8.72% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13,206 | 75.59% |
ZIP Code 93458 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 511 business establishments, employing about 5,267 people with an annual payroll of $296,588,000. USPS data shows 14,348 residential mailboxes and 743 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 14,348Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 743Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 14,901Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 4,281Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,207Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 511Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $68,300,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $296,588,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5,267Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93458 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 93458. It covers 28.417 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.323 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: | 28.417 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.323 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: | 0669196Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Santa Maria city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 93458 is in the Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 11 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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.