93434 ZIP Code — Guadalupe, CA

Santa Barbara County, California

ZIP code 93434 is located in Guadalupe, California, within Santa Barbara County. It covers approximately 22.81 square miles and serves a population of 8,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805/820.

About ZIP code 93434

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $409,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $66,026. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 32% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

8,272

population

22.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guadalupe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93458 Santa Maria (6.7 mi) 93444 Nipomo (9.6 mi) 93445 Oceano (12 mi) 93433 Grover Beach (12.9 mi) 93455 Santa Maria (15.4 mi) 93449 Pismo Beach (15.6 mi) 93437 Lompoc (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,272
Population density	363 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	22.81 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	34.9344
Longitude	-120.6149
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	805/820

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	26.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	13.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

8,272

Population

363

People per sq mi

28.4

Median age

$66,026

Median household income

$20,314

Per capita income

$409,700

Median home value

$1,456

Median monthly rent

52.5%

Home ownership

27.6%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,250

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

413

Under 5

436

367

5–9

388

409

10–14

433

282

15–19

299

380

20–24

401

486

25–34

514

616

35–44

651

301

45–54

319

250

55–59

264

152

60–64

160

198

65–74

210

123

75–84

129

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,929	35.4%
18 and over	5,343	64.6%
65 and over	751	9.1%
Median age	28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.2%

White 24.2%

Two or more races 19.6%

Other race 18%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	4,501	35.2%
White	3,093	24.2%
Two or more races	2,503	19.6%
Other race	2,294	18%
Asian	198	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	75	0.6%
Black or African American	21	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	26.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	13.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$66,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 58.1%

$500k–$1M 20.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$409,700
Median rent / month	$1,456
Owner occupied	52.5%
Renter occupied	47.5%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.6%
Electricity	20.4%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,174	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	254	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	238	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	414	19.9%
Households with children under 18	1,202	57.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	560	26.9%
Average household size	3.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.0%	39.2%
Married	44.8%	44.3%
Separated	0.8%	3.4%
Widowed	4.2%	7.8%
Divorced	4.3%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 21.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	163	6.4%
Elementary school	1,209	47.7%
High school	688	27.1%
College / grad school	476	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.1%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.0%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	30.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	15.8%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 27.6%

Under 18 years 37.0%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 15.7%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	12.6%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	25.3%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	18.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	28.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.2%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.1%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,423	89.7%
Spanish	2,394	32.3%
Other Indo-European	2,226	30.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	36	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,705	69.0%
Born in same state	5,538	66.9%
Born in different state	5,084	61.5%
Foreign born	167	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	2,567	31.0%
Not a US citizen	724	28.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	136	1.6%
French	85	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.1%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93434

What city is ZIP code 93434 in?

ZIP code 93434 is primarily assigned to Guadalupe, California.

What county is ZIP code 93434 in?

ZIP code 93434 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.

Is ZIP code 93434 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 93434 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93434?

Approximately 32% of households in ZIP code 93434 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93434?

28% of residents in ZIP code 93434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93434?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 93434 in?

ZIP code 93434 observes the PST timezone.