93460 ZIP Code — Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Barbara County, California

ZIP code 93460 is located in Santa Ynez, California, within Santa Barbara County. It covers approximately 220.07 square miles and serves a population of 6,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805.

About ZIP code 93460

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,141,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($144,196) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,280

population

220.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Ynez	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93463 Solvang (10.5 mi) 93117 Goleta (13.9 mi) 93427 Buellton (14.1 mi) 93105 Santa Barbara (15.1 mi) 93254 New Cuyama (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,280
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	220.07 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	34.7025
Longitude	-119.9825
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	805

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	26.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	20.4%	13.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

6,280

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$144,196

Median household income

$80,172

Per capita income

$1,141,500

Median home value

$2,516

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2,021

Housing units

35.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

103

186

5–9

193

201

10–14

210

218

15–19

228

131

20–24

137

322

25–34

335

384

35–44

401

403

45–54

421

249

55–59

260

268

60–64

279

337

65–74

351

225

75–84

235

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,163	18.5%
18 and over	5,117	81.5%
65 and over	1,253	20.0%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%

Two or more races 6.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	5,135	77.3%
Two or more races	456	6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	405	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	362	5.5%
Other race	171	2.6%
Asian	59	0.9%
Black or African American	54	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	26.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	20.4%	13.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k+ 31.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	17.3%
$200k+	31.9%
Median income	$144,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$200k–$300k 0.6%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 29.6%

$1M+ 65.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,141,500
Median rent / month	$2,516
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	28.7%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.7%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.7%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,259	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	248	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	360	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	519	21.8%
Households with children under 18	729	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	963	40.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	23.4%
Married	53.8%	52.8%
Separated	2.3%	0.3%
Widowed	1.0%	10.4%
Divorced	9.2%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	35.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	4.9%
Kindergarten	25	1.8%
Elementary school	647	47.8%
High school	280	20.7%
College / grad school	335	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Professional & management 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Other services 8.4%

Construction 8.0%

Retail trade 7.6%

Public administration 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	19.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.4%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,079	96.8%
Spanish	473	7.8%
Other Indo-European	446	7.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	20	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,250	83.6%
Born in same state	5,176	82.4%
Born in different state	3,930	62.6%
Foreign born	74	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,030	16.4%
Not a US citizen	513	49.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,139	18.1%
French	805	12.8%
Polish	374	6%
Dutch	180	2.9%
Arab	144	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	119	1.9%
German	87	1.4%
English	27	0.4%
Norwegian	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93460

What city is ZIP code 93460 in?

ZIP code 93460 is primarily assigned to Santa Ynez, California.

What county is ZIP code 93460 in?

ZIP code 93460 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.

Does ZIP code 93460 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 93460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 93460?

The median household income in ZIP code 93460 is $144,196, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93460?

The median home value in ZIP code 93460 is $1,141,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 93460?

ZIP code 93460 has an estimated population of 6,280 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 93460 in?

ZIP code 93460 observes the PST timezone.