Atascadero, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93422

San Luis Obispo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,375
200/sq mi
$91,780
Median income
$737,600
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atascadero pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
200
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93422 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93422 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.8 square miles in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, California. The area is home to 31,375 residents, producing a population density of 200 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 93422 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93422 sits at $91,780 (10% below the California average), while per-capita income is $61,277. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $737,600 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,871 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93422 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Luis Obispo County, so you can benchmark 93422 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 93422

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93422.

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 93422, Atascadero, 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

31,375

Population

156.8

Area (sq mi)

200

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93422?

40.7

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%

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?

$91,780

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$61,277

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93422 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,780 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,512

Total Housing Units

12,895

Occupied Units

617

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$737,600

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,871

Median Rent

1983

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93422 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 225
2021 +10.2% 248
2022 +16.9% 289
2023 +6.1% 307
2024 +4.4% 320

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 906 business establishments in ZIP 93422, employing approximately 9,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $557,786,000.

906

Businesses

9,363

Employees

$557.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 167 18.4%
Health care and social assistance 134 14.8%
Retail trade 113 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 100 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 76 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 4.6%
Finance and insurance 39 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 3.8%
Wholesale trade 26 2.9%
Manufacturing 25 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.4%
Educational services 13 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Information 11 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 93422 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 93422 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 93422 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 93422 ranks #3 of 3 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
93465 Templeton, CA 9,153 5.7 mi
93442 Morro Bay, CA 10,789 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93422 in?
ZIP code 93422 (Atascadero) is located in San Luis Obispo County, California. San Luis Obispo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-luis-obispo-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93422?
ZIP code 93422 in Atascadero, CA has a population of 31,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93422?
The median household income in ZIP 93422 is $91,780, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93422?
The median home value in ZIP 93422 is $737,600, which is 165% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93422 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93422?
ZIP code 93422 has 906 business establishments employing approximately 9,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93422 are: Construction (167), Health care and social assistance (134), Retail trade (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93422?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93422 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 93422?
In ZIP code 93422, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 93422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93422 is 22.5 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 93422?
In ZIP code 93422, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93422 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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