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 High-density area
- $103,761
- Median income Above-median income area
- $816,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93003 (Ventura, CA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.9 in 2023 to 325.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,531. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $816,300 (6% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,256; 58.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ventura County, so 93003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
456 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
328 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
295 establishments
- Construction
Construction
254 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
241 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 93003?
41.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
13.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,487housing units
20,487
Total Housing Units
19,786
Occupied Units
701
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$816,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 93033
Oxnard (93033)
82,728 residents
- 93030
Oxnard (93030)
59,372 residents
- 93003
Ventura (93003)
50,474 residents
- 93010
Camarillo (93010)
42,901 residents
- 93036
Oxnard (93036)
41,691 residents
- 93060 32,811
Santa Paula (93060)
32,811 residents
- 93004 29,149
Ventura (93004)
29,149 residents
- 93035 27,732
Oxnard (93035)
27,732 residents
- 93022 6,106
Oak View (93022)
6,106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93004
Ventura (93004)
$114,012 median income
- 93010
Camarillo (93010)
$111,176 median income
- 93022
Oak View (93022)
$110,405 median income
- 93035
Oxnard (93035)
$106,611 median income
- 93003
Ventura (93003)
$103,761 median income
- 93036
Oxnard (93036)
$101,445 median income
- 93030
Oxnard (93030)
$92,958 median income
- 93033
Oxnard (93033)
$87,309 median income
- 93060
Santa Paula (93060)
$80,979 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93003, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (50,474 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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