93427 ZIP Code — Buellton, CA
Santa Barbara County, California
ZIP code 93427 is located in Buellton, California, within Santa Barbara County. It covers approximately 69.48 square miles and serves a population of 5,980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805/820.
About ZIP code 93427
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $733,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $108,603. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,980
population
69.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93427 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93427
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buellton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93463 Solvang (6.6 mi)
93436 Lompoc (9.1 mi)
93117 Goleta (13.3 mi)
93460 Santa Ynez (14.1 mi)
93455 Santa Maria (14.4 mi)
93437 Lompoc (18.8 mi)
93454 Santa Maria (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,980 |
| Population density | 86 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 69.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.6510 |
| Longitude | -120.2228 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 805/820 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.1% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.5% | 29.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.3% | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
5,980
Population
86
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$108,603
Median household income
$49,846
Per capita income
$733,400
Median home value
$1,953
Median monthly rent
63.7%
Home ownership
3.7%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
1,847
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
223
Under 5
231
123
5–9
127
173
10–14
179
155
15–19
160
99
20–24
102
396
25–34
410
512
35–44
531
327
45–54
338
268
55–59
278
208
60–64
215
188
65–74
194
194
75–84
201
73
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,275 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,705 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 925 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Other race
6.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,209 | 79.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 604 | 9.2% |
| Other race | 406 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.1% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.5% | 29.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.3% | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.1% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
0.4%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
12.2%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
20.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 20.5% |
| Median income | $108,603 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
5.0%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
71.2%
$1M+
7.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $733,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,953 |
| Owner occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter occupied | 36.3% |
| Vacant | 15.5% |
| Single-family detached | 61.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 16.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 31.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.3% |
| Electricity | 16.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.1% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,298 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 91 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 376 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 486 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 709 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 682 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 19.6% |
| Married | 60.2% | 58.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
12.3%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 34 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 72 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 530 | 46.3% |
| High school | 261 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 247 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.9%
Public administration
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Retail trade
6.6%
Professional & management
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 20.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 8.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.6% |
| Government | 24.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 16.8% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.1 |
Poverty
All people
3.7%
Under 18 years
3.8%
18 and over
3.7%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
5.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 227 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.1% |
| Public insurance | 22.9% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,526 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 612 | 11.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 612 | 11.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,992 | 83.5% |
| Born in same state | 4,902 | 82.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,428 | 57.3% |
| Foreign born | 90 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 988 | 16.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 390 | 39.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 876 | 14.6% |
| French | 572 | 9.6% |
| Polish | 226 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 154 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 111 | 1.9% |
| English | 51 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 99.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93427
What city is ZIP code 93427 in?
ZIP code 93427 is primarily assigned to Buellton, California.
What county is ZIP code 93427 in?
ZIP code 93427 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93427?
The median home value in ZIP code 93427 is $733,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93427?
The median household income in ZIP code 93427 is $108,603, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 93427?
ZIP code 93427 has an estimated population of 5,980 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93427 in?
ZIP code 93427 observes the PST timezone.