Solvang, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93463

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

7,646
98/sq mi
$118,488
Median income
$1,114,500
Median home value
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Solvang pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
98
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93463 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93463 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.2 square miles in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California. The area is home to 7,646 residents, producing a population density of 98 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 93463 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93463 sits at $118,488 (17% above the California average), while per-capita income is $70,629. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,114,500 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $1,758 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93463 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Barbara County, so you can benchmark 93463 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 93463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93463.

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 93463, Solvang, 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

7,646

Population

78.2

Area (sq mi)

98

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93463?

53.7

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

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?

$118,488

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$70,629

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93463 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,488 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,860

Total Housing Units

3,535

Occupied Units

325

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$1,114,500

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$1,758

Median Rent

1982

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93463 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 189
2021 +8.7% 205
2022 +21.7% 250
2023 +7.1% 268
2024 +13.9% 305

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 415 business establishments in ZIP 93463, employing approximately 3,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,059,000.

415

Businesses

3,969

Employees

$175.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 68 16.4%
Retail trade 61 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 48 11.6%
Construction 40 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 25 6.0%
Manufacturing 23 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.1%
Finance and insurance 20 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.8%
Wholesale trade 16 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Information 4 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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 93463 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 93463 ranks #2 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 93463 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 93463 ranks #2 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
93427 Buellton, CA 5,505 4.8 mi
93460 Santa Ynez, CA 5,255 6.9 mi
93117 Goleta, CA 53,217 9.6 mi
93440 Los Alamos, CA 2,058 9.5 mi
93441 Los Olivos, CA 1,530 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93463 in?
ZIP code 93463 (Solvang) 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 93463?
ZIP code 93463 in Solvang, CA has a population of 7,646 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93463?
The median household income in ZIP 93463 is $118,488, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93463?
The median home value in ZIP 93463 is $1,114,500, which is 301% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93463?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93463 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93463?
ZIP code 93463 has 415 business establishments employing approximately 3,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93463?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93463 are: Accommodation and food services (68), Retail trade (61), Health care and social assistance (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93463?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93463 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 93463?
In ZIP code 93463, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6% 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 93463?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93463 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93463?
In ZIP code 93463, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93463?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93463 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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