93432 ZIP Code — Creston, CA

San Luis Obispo County, California

ZIP code 93432 is located in Creston, California, within San Luis Obispo County. It covers approximately 84.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805.

About ZIP code 93432

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 $884,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($106,838) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 93432 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,434

population

84.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93432 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93432

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93432. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93422 Atascadero (10.2 mi) 93465 Templeton (12.6 mi) 93407 San Luis Obispo (15.3 mi) 93461 Shandon (15.5 mi) 93408 San Luis Obispo (16.5 mi) 93410 San Luis Obispo (16.6 mi) 93409 San Luis Obispo (16.6 mi) 93442 Morro Bay (16.9 mi) 93401 San Luis Obispo (17 mi) 93446 Paso Robles (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,434
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	84.54 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	35.4809
Longitude	-120.5017
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	22.8%	31.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	29.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	28.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	10.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,434

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$106,838

Median household income

$51,781

Per capita income

$884,900

Median home value

$1,740

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

575

Housing units

48.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

148

25–34

145

35–44

45–54

106

55–59

105

60–64

124

65–74

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	364	25.4%
18 and over	1,070	74.6%
65 and over	322	22.5%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,332	87.8%
Hispanic or Latino	83	5.5%
Two or more races	55	3.6%
Other race	36	2.4%
Asian	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	31.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	29.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	28.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.4%	10.2%	13.3%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 19.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	30.1%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	19.4%
Median income	$106,838

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 41.3%

$1M+ 37.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$884,900
Median rent / month	$1,740
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.0%
2000–2009	31.4%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.1%
3 bedrooms	68.6%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	10.7%
Propane / LP gas	52.8%
Wood	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	45	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	64	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	55	10.5%
Households with children under 18	193	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	203	38.7%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	26.0%
Married	57.5%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	0.0%	8.8%
Divorced	7.3%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 18.4%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 31.1%

Graduate / professional 17.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	48.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	2.1%
High school	228	69.5%
College / grad school	71	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Professional & management 13.5%

Retail trade 8.2%

Construction 7.7%

Other services 7.0%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.0%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.7%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,305	91.0%
Spanish	10	0.8%
Other Indo-European	10	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,356	94.6%
Born in same state	1,345	93.8%
Born in different state	1,146	79.9%
Foreign born	11	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	78	5.4%
Not a US citizen	36	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	10.5%
French	113	7.9%
Arab	85	5.9%
English	53	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	1.3%
Polish	7	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93432

What city is ZIP code 93432 in?

ZIP code 93432 is primarily assigned to Creston, California.

What county is ZIP code 93432 in?

ZIP code 93432 falls within San Luis Obispo County, California.

Is ZIP code 93432 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 93432 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93432?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 93432 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 93432 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93432?

The median home value in ZIP code 93432 is $884,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 93432 in?

ZIP code 93432 observes the PST timezone.