ZIP Code 93460 in Santa Ynez, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Santa Ynez, California
County:Santa Barbara County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:41:18 PM
Population:5,728 [See All]
Area Codes:805 / 820
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.7025, -119.9825
Land Area:220.068 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 93460 has 5,728 residents and 2,218 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 51.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (74.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1%, 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:5,728Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:6,425Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,292Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:26.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$131,932Source: Census ACS
Households:2,218Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,187,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.53Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,6335,1125,3484,9444,8024,7984,8864,9295,2846,0235,9336,2806,425
Decennial Census5,255------------------5,728------
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: 51

Male Median Age: 49.6

Female Median Age: 51.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male12610815818311713415015212318518722924623518713910676
Female1161311431531121101371671251661852812872222411439276
Total242239301336229244287319248351372510533457428282198152
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,25368.23%
Black:520.83%
Hispanic:*1,20619.35%
Asian:500.80%
American Indian:2504.01%
Hawaiian:70.11%
Other:4156.66%
Total:6,233100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,84149.60%49.6 years
Females:2,88750.40%51.9 years
Total:5,728100%51.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,32382.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:881.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6059.42%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:40915.78%
Total Population:6,425100%
Total Native Population:5,41184.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,01415.78%
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 $131,932, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $29,700 (29.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,347. Family households earn a median of $170,326 versus $87,092 for nonfamily households (a difference of $83,234). By gender, male median income is $79,489 and female is $71,532, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,957 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.5%, which is much lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.5%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$102,232$98,327$96,071$91,737$97,188$90,772$92,618$92,557$95,585$98,968$113,017$144,196$131,932
Median Family Income$103,237$106,513$104,879$98,194$125,313$97,463$100,822$103,314$109,813$130,750$145,238$176,607$170,326
Median NonFamily Income$39,190$42,011$42,813$58,438$77,639$71,058$36,071$39,297$40,000$48,042$59,800$59,135$87,092
Median Male Income$65,781$74,107$70,101$61,958$66,795$63,848$66,058$75,955$73,271$72,115$75,765$88,661$79,489
Median Female Income$51,155$49,871$49,714$51,705$51,382$55,664$58,226$56,797$48,981$61,410$63,456$79,309$71,532
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:2,91053.89%
Unemployed:881.63%
Not In Labor Force:2,40244.48%
Total:5,400100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,35446.53%
Service:71124.43%
Sales and Office:48516.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2478.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1133.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,910100%
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 $1,187,700, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $283,900 (31.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $261,700. The median gross rent is $2,604, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,175 (82.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,123. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.79% (56.52% with a mortgage, 43.48% free-and-clear) and renters 31.21% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.00%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$903,800$871,600$768,500$746,800$825,500$840,700$891,600$944,600$926,000$947,400$962,500$1,141,500$1,187,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:354.68%
$500 to $999:567.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:577.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:415.48%
$2,000 to $2,499:638.42%
$2,500 to $2,999:12516.71%
$3,000 or more:17923.93%
No Rent:19225.67%
Total:748100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,429$1,446$1,735$1,737$1,921$1,630$1,569$1,574$1,481$1,898$2,164$2,516$2,604
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):93238.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):71729.91%
Renter Occupied:74831.21%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,397100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,39788.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):32712.00%
Total Housing Units:2,724100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,39587.92%
Multi-Family Units:1937.09%
Other Units:1364.99%
Total Housing Units:2,724100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 37.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). The share of people in poverty is 8.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 6.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.00%). College enrollment is 29.59%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:2315.08%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2114.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):68515.05%
Some college, no degree:1,15625.41%
Associate's degree:56212.35%
Bachelor's degree:1,14625.19%
Graduate or professional degree:55912.29%
Total:4,550100%
High school or higher:4,10890.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,70537.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,90665.90%
Public Insurance:1,95226.22%
No Insurance:5877.88%
Total:7,445100%
Has Health Insurance:6,85892.12%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.8%2.9%3.4%3.6%3.0%2.8%2.7%5.2%6.0%8.3%9.2%8.9%8.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:14910.86%
Kindergarten:10.07%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):59043.00%
High school (grades 9-12):22616.47%
College or graduate school:40629.59%
Total:1,372100%
Early Childhood:15010.93%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):81759.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 93460 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 209 business establishments, employing about 3,367 people with an annual payroll of $187,969,000. USPS data shows 2,092 residential mailboxes and 37 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,092Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:37Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,925Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,903Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:120Source: USPS
# of Businesses:209Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$48,097,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$187,969,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,367Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 93460 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 443,975 people, about 1.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 93460. It covers 220.068 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.049 sq mi.

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:220.068 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.049 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:0670182Source: Census
Place Name:Santa Ynez CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


93461 | | 93458

Schools in ZIP Code 93460


ZIP Code 93460 is part of 2 school districts, including: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and College Elementary School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 5 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.

Santa Ynez Valley Charter 1224 Tyndall St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Ynez Valley Union High 2975 E. Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
District: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
Refugio High 2975 E. Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
District: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
Santa Ynez Elementary 3325 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
District: College Elementary School District
College Elementary 3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
District: College Elementary School District
Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy 891 N Refugio Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93460


University Of California-Santa Barbara 5221 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Type: Post Secondary
Fielding Graduate University 2020 De La Vina St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3538
Type: Post Secondary
The Santa Barbara And Ventura Colleges Of Law At Santa Barbara 20 E Victoria St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Type: Post Secondary
Westmont College 955 La Paz Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1089
Type: Post Secondary
Antioch University-Santa Barbara 602 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Type: Post Secondary
Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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