PlainZIP

Santa Barbara, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93101

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

31,683
3,567/sq mi
$90,148
Median income
$1,184,000
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Santa Barbara pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
3,567
people per sq mi
23%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93101 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93101 (Santa Barbara, CA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.7 in 2023 to 340.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 93101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, with 31,683 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 3,567 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93101 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,148 (11% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,028. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,184,000 (53% above the average California ZIP), with only 22.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,250.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Barbara County, so 93101 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 93101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Barbara, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93101.

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 93101, Santa Barbara, 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

31,683

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

3,567

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93101?

33.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

24.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%

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?

$90,148

Median Household Income

-11% vs state ZIP avg

$51,028

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93101 ranks nationally

Santa Barbara, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,148 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,698

Total Housing Units

12,723

Occupied Units

975

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 22.9%
Renter 77.1%

$1,184,000

Median Home Value

+53% vs state ZIP avg

$2,250

Median Rent

1964

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93101 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 214
2021 +10.1% 236
2022 +10.9% 262
2023 +27.5% 334
2024 +2.1% 341

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 2,153 business establishments in ZIP 93101, employing approximately 24,699 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,896,588,000.

2,153

Businesses

24,699

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 417 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 264 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 260 12.1%
Retail trade 237 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 166 7.7%
Finance and insurance 154 7.2%
Construction 150 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 146 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 83 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 61 2.8%
Information 53 2.5%
Wholesale trade 51 2.4%
Educational services 43 2.0%
Manufacturing 37 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 20 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 93101 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 93101 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 93101 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 93101 ranks #7 of 8 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
93109 Santa Barbara, CA 10,858 1.3 mi
93103 Santa Barbara, CA 20,249 2.1 mi
93110 Santa Barbara, CA 16,829 3.6 mi
93108 Santa Barbara, CA 11,112 5.4 mi
93067 Summerland, CA 895 6.6 mi
93111 Santa Barbara, CA 17,370 5.8 mi
93105 Santa Barbara, CA 24,815 9.4 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93101, 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 (31,683 here; floor ≥1,000).

70115 · New Orleans, LA 31,695 70094 · Westwego, LA 31,669 80524 · Fort Collins, CO 31,668 37803 · Maryville, TN 31,668

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

66049 · Lawrence, KS $90,147 83813 · Cocolalla, ID $90,156 11418 · Richmond Hill, NY $90,156 44001 · Amherst, OH $90,139

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Pop: 55,431
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Pop: 54,017
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Pop: 53,217
93455 standard
Santa Maria, CA
Pop: 41,684
93454 standard
Santa Maria, CA
Pop: 36,448
93105 standard
Santa Barbara, CA
Pop: 24,815

Related Areas

Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93101 in? ▼
ZIP code 93101 (Santa Barbara) is located in Santa Barbara County, California. Santa Barbara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-barbara-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93101? ▼
ZIP code 93101 in Santa Barbara, CA has a population of 31,683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93101 is $90,148, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93101 is $1,184,000, which is 326% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93101 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93101? ▼
ZIP code 93101 has 2,153 business establishments employing approximately 24,699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (417), Health care and social assistance (264), Accommodation and food services (260). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93101? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93101 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 93101? ▼
In ZIP code 93101, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 93101? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93101 is 16.9 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 93101? ▼
In ZIP code 93101, approximately 22.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 77.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93101 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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