93422 ZIP Code — Atascadero, CA
San Luis Obispo County, California
ZIP code 93422 is located in Atascadero, California, within San Luis Obispo County. It covers approximately 68.79 square miles and serves a population of 33,781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805.
About ZIP code 93422
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 $655,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($91,257) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,781
population
68.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93422 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93422
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Atascadero | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93465 Templeton (5.4 mi)
93442 Morro Bay (7.1 mi)
93432 Creston (10.2 mi)
93407 San Luis Obispo (10.8 mi)
93409 San Luis Obispo (12 mi)
93408 San Luis Obispo (12.3 mi)
93410 San Luis Obispo (12.3 mi)
93402 Los Osos (12.9 mi)
93430 Cayucos (13.3 mi)
93405 San Luis Obispo (13.8 mi)
93446 Paso Robles (13.8 mi)
93401 San Luis Obispo (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,781 |
| Population density | 491 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 68.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.4576 |
| Longitude | -120.6803 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 805 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 29.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.1% | 10.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
33,781
Population
491
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$91,257
Median household income
$59,764
Per capita income
$655,700
Median home value
$1,715
Median monthly rent
65.9%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
9,254
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
905
Under 5
894
950
5–9
939
876
10–14
866
967
15–19
955
1,202
20–24
1,187
2,095
25–34
2,070
2,174
35–44
2,149
2,033
45–54
2,008
1,163
55–59
1,150
1,346
60–64
1,331
2,084
65–74
2,060
952
75–84
941
243
85+
241
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,647 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 27,134 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,521 | 19.3% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.1%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.2%
Other race
3.3%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,641 | 75.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,259 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,016 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 1,203 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,178 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 253 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 29.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.1% | 10.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
14.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 14.6% |
| Median income | $91,257 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
2.1%
$300k–$500k
17.0%
$500k–$1M
66.7%
$1M+
10.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $655,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,715 |
| Owner occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter occupied | 34.1% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 71.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.2% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.9% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| Solar | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,115 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,007 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,116 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,037 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,769 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,688 | 35.3% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Married | 54.1% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
29.7%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 414 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 419 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,865 | 38.0% |
| High school | 1,636 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,208 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
12.9%
Professional & management
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Construction
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Public administration
6.9%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.7% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,004 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 37.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,982 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 1,364 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 964 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 158 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,347 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 30,987 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 25,183 | 74.5% |
| Foreign born | 360 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,434 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,061 | 43.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,376 | 15.9% |
| Italian | 4,058 | 12% |
| Arab | 850 | 2.5% |
| English | 817 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 577 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 425 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 181 | 0.5% |
| German | 125 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 82 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93422
What city is ZIP code 93422 in?
ZIP code 93422 is primarily assigned to Atascadero, California.
What county is ZIP code 93422 in?
ZIP code 93422 falls within San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93422?
The median home value in ZIP code 93422 is $655,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 93422?
ZIP code 93422 has an estimated population of 33,781 residents, with a density of 491 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93422?
The median household income in ZIP code 93422 is $91,257, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 93422 in?
ZIP code 93422 observes the PST timezone.