PlainZIP

Grover Beach, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93433

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

13,162
2,349/sq mi
$86,458
Median income
$727,500
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Grover Beach pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
2,349
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93433 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 93433 (Grover Beach, CA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.3 in 2023 to 354.4 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 93433 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California, home to 13,162 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 2,349 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93433 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,458 (15% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,499. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $727,500 (6% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,061; 50.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Luis Obispo County, so 93433 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 93433

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grover Beach, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93433.

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 93433, Grover Beach, 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

13,162

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

2,349

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93433?

40.5

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%

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?

$86,458

Median Household Income

-15% vs state ZIP avg

$43,499

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,872

Total Housing Units

4,945

Occupied Units

927

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$727,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state ZIP avg

$2,061

Median Rent

1978

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

354

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+254%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93433 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 241
2021 +13.2% 273
2022 +17.9% 322
2023 +4.2% 335
2024 +5.7% 354

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 351 business establishments in ZIP 93433, employing approximately 2,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,891,000.

351

Businesses

2,528

Employees

$117.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 46 13.1%
Retail trade 44 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 39 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 6.0%
Manufacturing 18 5.1%
Finance and insurance 15 4.3%
Wholesale trade 12 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 93433 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 93433 ranks #3 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 93433 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 93433 ranks #4 of 5 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
93449 Pismo Beach, CA 7,657 3.1 mi
93445 Oceano, CA 7,173 6.2 mi
93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 28,033 8.4 mi
93424 Avila Beach, CA 1,261 8.0 mi
93444 Nipomo, CA 19,244 8.6 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93433, 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 (13,162 here; floor ≥1,000).

15238 · Pittsburgh, PA 13,162 70452 · Pearl River, LA 13,163 64505 · Saint Joseph, MO 13,161 73122 · Oklahoma City, OK 13,164

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

73540 · Faxon, OK $86,458 49448 · Nunica, MI $86,458 32955 · Rockledge, FL $86,457 65049 · Lake Ozark, MO $86,453

More ZIP Codes in San Luis Obispo County

93446 standard
Paso Robles, CA
Pop: 43,714
93405 standard
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pop: 35,440
93422 standard
Atascadero, CA
Pop: 31,375
93420 standard
Arroyo Grande, CA
Pop: 28,413
93401 standard
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pop: 28,033
93444 standard
Nipomo, CA
Pop: 19,244

Related Areas

San Luis Obispo County Grover Beach, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93433 in? ▼
ZIP code 93433 (Grover Beach) 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 93433? ▼
ZIP code 93433 in Grover Beach, CA has a population of 13,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93433? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93433 is $86,458, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93433? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93433 is $727,500, which is 162% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93433? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93433 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93433? ▼
ZIP code 93433 has 351 business establishments employing approximately 2,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93433? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93433 are: Construction (51), Accommodation and food services (46), Retail trade (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93433? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93433 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 93433? ▼
In ZIP code 93433, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 93433? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93433 is 20.2 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 93433? ▼
In ZIP code 93433, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93433? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93433 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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