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San Luis Obispo County
Avila Beach, CA
93424
93424 ZIP Code — Avila Beach, CA
San Luis Obispo County, California
ZIP code 93424 is located in
Avila Beach ,
California ,
within San Luis Obispo County .
It covers approximately 20.14 square miles and serves a population of
1,174 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 805/820 .
About ZIP code 93424
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,138,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
The gap between median ($89,063) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 48% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 93424 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,174
Population density
58 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
20.14 sq mi
Water area
1.83 sq mi
Latitude
35.1884
Longitude
-120.7292
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
805/820
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.6%
31.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
18.8%
29.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
25.5%
28.2%
26.4%
Over $200k
20.2%
10.2%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$89,063
Median household income
$118,659
Per capita income
$1,138,200
Median home value
$1,446
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 64 5.5% 18 and over 1,110 94.5% 65 and over 358 30.5% Median age 57.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,047 80.5% Hispanic or Latino 127 9.8% Two or more races 69 5.3% Other race 58 4.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.6%
31.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
18.8%
29.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
25.5%
28.2%
26.4%
Over $200k
20.2%
10.2%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 5.8% $25k–$35k 14.7% $35k–$50k 5.3% $50k–$75k 5.3% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 9.8% $150k–$200k 12.9% $200k+ 25.4% Median income $89,063
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,138,200 Median rent / month $1,446 Owner occupied 65.0% Renter occupied 35.0% Vacant 37.7% Single-family detached 47.4% Large apartment buildings 2.7% Mobile homes 3.6% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.1% 2000–2009 32.9% 1990–1999 13.0% 1980–1989 29.0% 1970–1979 3.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 3.3% 1940–1949 8.5% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.2% 1 bedroom 13.1% 2 bedrooms 29.9% 3 bedrooms 36.4% 4 bedrooms 7.0% 5+ bedrooms 7.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 34.1% 2 vehicles 42.6% 3 or more 18.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.5% Electricity 29.4% Propane / LP gas 11.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 329 59.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 58 10.5% Female householder, no spouse 164 29.8% Households with children under 18 33 6.0% Households with seniors (65+) 248 45.0% Average household size 2.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 17.4% Married 72.0% 53.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 14.9% Divorced 5.6% 13.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
26.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 58.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 12.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 33 13.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 190 74.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
28.6%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Education & healthcare
8.0%
Public administration
7.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.5% Service 14.1% Sales & office 35.9% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 7.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.9% Government 12.9% Self-employed 8.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 31.1% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 20.6% Work from home 48.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.0% Retirement income 23.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 24.5% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 10.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 7.7% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 15.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.2% Depression 16.1% Fair or poor health 10.8% Poor mental health 10.7% Poor physical health 9.1% No health insurance 5.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 78.1% Cholesterol screening 95.8% Teeth loss 6.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 5.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.9% 65 and over 33.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.4% Public insurance 33.0% No insurance 3.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,174 100.0% Spanish 34 2.9% Other Indo-European 34 2.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,057 90.0% Born in same state 1,057 90.0% Born in different state 637 54.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 117 10.0% Not a US citizen 88 75.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 276 23.5% Italian 162 13.8%
Ancestry Count % Irish 61 5.2% Polish 32 2.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.9% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93424
What city is ZIP code 93424 in?
ZIP code 93424 is primarily assigned to Avila Beach, California.
What county is ZIP code 93424 in?
ZIP code 93424 falls within San Luis Obispo County, California.
Does ZIP code 93424 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 93424 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 93424?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 93424 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 93424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93424?
The median home value in ZIP code 93424 is $1,138,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 93424 in?
ZIP code 93424 observes the PST timezone.
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