Ojai, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93023
Ventura County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,589
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,927
- Median income Near-median income area
- $911,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ojai pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93023 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 93023 (Ojai, CA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.1 in 2023 to 361.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93023 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ojai, Ventura County, California, with 20,589 residents across 697.9 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93023 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,927 (20% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,304. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $911,400 (18% above the average California ZIP), while 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,971.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ventura County, so 93023 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 93023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ojai, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93023.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 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 93023, Ojai, 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
20,589
Population
697.9
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93023?
51.9
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
15.6%
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?
$80,927
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$61,304
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93023 ranks among California ZIPs
Ojai, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,927 37th percentile higher than 37% of 1,583 California 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
9,455housing units
9,455
Total Housing Units
8,796
Occupied Units
659
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$911,400
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,971
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93023 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 238 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 267 |
| 2022 | +21.4% | 324 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 335 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 362 |
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 757 business establishments in ZIP 93023, employing approximately 6,652 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,644,000.
757
Businesses
6,652
Employees
$320.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 108 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 91 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 7.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 43 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.6% |
| Information | 30 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 26 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 93023 vs 93022 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93022 | Oak View, CA | 6,106 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93023, 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 (20,589 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 93023 in?
ZIP code 93023 (Ojai) 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 93023?
ZIP code 93023 in Ojai, CA has a population of 20,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93023?
The median household income in ZIP 93023 is $80,927, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93023?
The median home value in ZIP 93023 is $911,400, which is 228% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93023?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93023 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93023?
ZIP code 93023 has 757 business establishments employing approximately 6,652 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93023?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93023 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (108), Retail trade (92), Construction (91). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93023?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93023 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 93023?
In ZIP code 93023, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 93023?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93023 is 23.5 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 93023?
In ZIP code 93023, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93023?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93023 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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