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

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 93433 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.6 square miles in Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo County, California. The area is home to 13,162 residents, producing a population density of 2,349 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 93433 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93433 sits at $86,458 (15% below the California average), while per-capita income is $43,499. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $727,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $2,061 per month, and 50.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93433 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Luis Obispo County, so you can benchmark 93433 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 93433

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

$43,499

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93433 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,458 Top 30% higher than 70% 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

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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 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

$2,061

Median Rent

1978

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

+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

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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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