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ZIP Code 93111

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

17,370
827/sq mi
$144,353
Median income
$1,296,700
Median home value
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Santa Barbara pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
827
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.0 square miles in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. The area is home to 17,370 residents, producing a population density of 827 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 93111 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93111 sits at $144,353 (42% above the California average), while per-capita income is $68,940. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $1,296,700 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $2,869 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Barbara County, so you can benchmark 93111 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 93111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93111.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93111, Santa Barbara, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,370

Population

21.0

Area (sq mi)

827

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93111?

43.1

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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?

$144,353

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$68,940

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

15.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93111 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$144,353 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,859

Total Housing Units

6,493

Occupied Units

366

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$1,296,700

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$2,869

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

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

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93111 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -1.0% 196
2020 +2.5% 201
2021 +6.5% 214
2022 +13.6% 243
2024 293

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 542 business establishments in ZIP 93111, employing approximately 6,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $480,637,000.

542

Businesses

6,006

Employees

$480.6M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 125 23.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 16.4%
Construction 71 13.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 41 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 7.0%
Retail trade 25 4.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 3.9%
Information 19 3.5%
Wholesale trade 12 2.2%
Finance and insurance 12 2.2%
Manufacturing 11 2.0%
Educational services 10 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 93111 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 93111 ranks #4 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 93111 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 93111 ranks the highest of 6 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
93110 Santa Barbara, CA 16,829 2.3 mi
93105 Santa Barbara, CA 24,815 5.7 mi
93109 Santa Barbara, CA 10,858 5.3 mi
93101 Santa Barbara, CA 31,683 5.8 mi
93103 Santa Barbara, CA 20,249 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93111 in?
ZIP code 93111 (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 93111?
ZIP code 93111 in Santa Barbara, CA has a population of 17,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93111?
The median household income in ZIP 93111 is $144,353, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93111?
The median home value in ZIP 93111 is $1,296,700, which is 366% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93111 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93111?
ZIP code 93111 has 542 business establishments employing approximately 6,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93111 are: Health care and social assistance (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (89), Construction (71). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93111?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93111 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 93111?
In ZIP code 93111, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.9% 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 93111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93111 is 15.3 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 93111?
In ZIP code 93111, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93111 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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