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ZIP Code 93254

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

811
2/sq mi
$60,938
Median income
$223,600
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Cuyama pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93254 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 352.6 square miles in New Cuyama, Santa Barbara County, California. The area is home to 811 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 93254 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93254 sits at $60,938 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $32,414. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $223,600 (71% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 93254 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 93254, New Cuyama, 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

811

Population

352.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93254?

39.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 42.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%

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?

$60,938

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$32,414

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93254 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,938 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

416

Total Housing Units

275

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$223,600

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 93254, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,951,000.

14

Businesses

76

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93254 in?
ZIP code 93254 (New Cuyama) 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 93254?
ZIP code 93254 in New Cuyama, CA has a population of 811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93254?
The median household income in ZIP 93254 is $60,938, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93254?
The median home value in ZIP 93254 is $223,600, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93254 is White at 42.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93254?
ZIP code 93254 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93254?
In ZIP code 93254, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93254?
In ZIP code 93254, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93254 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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