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Ventura, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93003

Ventura County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

50,474
947/sq mi
$103,761
Median income
$816,300
Median home value
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ventura pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
947
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ventura, Ventura County, California, with 50,474 residents across 53.3 square miles, a density of 947 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93003 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,761 (2% above the California average), while per-capita income is $48,531. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $816,300 (6% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,256 monthly, and 58.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 93003, plus 6 more within Ventura County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 93003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ventura, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93003.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93003, Ventura, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

50,474

Population

53.3

Area (sq mi)

947

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93003?

41.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$103,761

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$48,531

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93003 ranks nationally

Ventura, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,761 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,487

Total Housing Units

19,786

Occupied Units

701

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$816,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$2,256

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

326

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+226%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93003 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 229
2021 +10.4% 252
2022 +14.8% 290
2023 +5.6% 306
2024 +6.5% 326

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,557 business establishments in ZIP 93003, employing approximately 34,074 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,248,080,000.

2,557

Businesses

34,074

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 456 17.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 328 12.8%
Retail trade 295 11.5%
Construction 254 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 241 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 177 6.9%
Wholesale trade 142 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 129 5.0%
Manufacturing 126 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 123 4.8%
Finance and insurance 93 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 54 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 35 1.4%
Educational services 34 1.3%
Information 32 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.2%
Utilities 4 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 93003 vs 93004 →

ZIP 93003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 93003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93003 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93004 Ventura, CA 29,149 3.3 mi
93036 Oxnard, CA 41,691 4.1 mi
93035 Oxnard, CA 27,732 7.0 mi
93030 Oxnard, CA 59,372 6.1 mi
93043 Port Hueneme Cbc Base, CA 333 7.9 mi
93010 Camarillo, CA 42,901 9.2 mi
93022 Oak View, CA 6,106 9.7 mi
93033 Oxnard, CA 82,728 10.7 mi
93060 Santa Paula, CA 32,811 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ventura County

93033 standard
Oxnard, CA
Pop: 82,728
93065 standard
Simi Valley, CA
Pop: 72,508
93030 standard
Oxnard, CA
Pop: 59,372
93063 standard
Simi Valley, CA
Pop: 54,366
91320 standard
Newbury Park, CA
Pop: 44,274
93010 standard
Camarillo, CA
Pop: 42,901

Related Areas

Ventura County Ventura, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93003 in? ▼
ZIP code 93003 (Ventura) is located in Ventura County, California. Ventura County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ventura-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93003? ▼
ZIP code 93003 in Ventura, CA has a population of 50,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93003 is $103,761, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93003 is $816,300, which is 193% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93003 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93003? ▼
ZIP code 93003 has 2,557 business establishments employing approximately 34,074 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93003 are: Health care and social assistance (456), Professional, scientific, and technical services (328), Retail trade (295). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93003 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93003? ▼
In ZIP code 93003, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93003 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93003? ▼
In ZIP code 93003, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93003 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.