93106 ZIP Code — Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County, California
ZIP code 93106 is located in Santa Barbara, California, within Santa Barbara County. It covers approximately 0.63 square miles and serves a population of 5,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805.
About ZIP code 93106
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
5,369
population
0.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93106 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93106
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | Acceptable |
| Santa Barbara | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93199 Goleta (1.9 mi)
93111 Santa Barbara (3.8 mi)
93110 Santa Barbara (4.7 mi)
93109 Santa Barbara (7 mi)
93101 Santa Barbara (8.2 mi)
93103 Santa Barbara (9.4 mi)
93105 Santa Barbara (11.5 mi)
93108 Santa Barbara (13.2 mi)
93117 Goleta (14 mi)
93013 Carpinteria (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,369 |
| Population density | 8,522 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.4144 |
| Longitude | -119.8475 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 805 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
5,369
Population
8,522
People per sq mi
20.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$15,459
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
13.9%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,177
15–19
1,352
1,007
20–24
1,158
290
25–34
333
15
35–44
18
7
55–59
7
2
60–64
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 88 | 1.6% |
| 18 and over | 5,281 | 98.4% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.2%
Asian
31.1%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
9.4%
Other race
4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,486 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 1,878 | 31.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 672 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 567 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 288 | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 73 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.3% |
Household income
$50k–$75k
79.2%
$200k+
20.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 79.2% |
| $200k+ | 20.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 79.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 79.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 79.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.8% |
| Electricity | 79.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5 | 20.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 79.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.1% | 98.8% |
| Married | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
0.7%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
35.4%
Graduate / professional
37.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 73.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 5,268 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
67.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.3%
Retail trade
5.3%
Professional & management
2.6%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Other services
2.3%
Public administration
0.6%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 67.0% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 10.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.5% |
| Production & transportation | 2.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 27.8% |
| Government | 71.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 13.6% |
| Carpool | 3.3% |
| Public transit | 5.6% |
| Walk | 37.6% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 31.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.3 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.8% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 106 | 2.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 95.9% |
| Public insurance | 14.3% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,369 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 360 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 331 | 6.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,066 | 75.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,988 | 74.3% |
| Born in different state | 2,758 | 51.4% |
| Foreign born | 78 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,303 | 24.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 264 | 20.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 158 | 2.9% |
| French | 71 | 1.3% |
| Arab | 44 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 30 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93106
What city is ZIP code 93106 in?
ZIP code 93106 is primarily assigned to Santa Barbara, California.
What county is ZIP code 93106 in?
ZIP code 93106 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 93106?
73% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 93106?
ZIP code 93106 has an estimated population of 5,369 residents, with a density of 8,549 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93106 in?
ZIP code 93106 observes the PST timezone.