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Santa Barbara County
Los Alamos, CA
93440
93440 ZIP Code — Los Alamos, CA
Santa Barbara County, California
ZIP code 93440 is located in
Los Alamos ,
California ,
within Santa Barbara County .
It covers approximately 44.09 square miles and serves a population of
846 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 805 .
About ZIP code 93440
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $639,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($46,930) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 93440 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
846
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
44.09 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
34.7623
Longitude
-120.2683
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
805
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.7%
31.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
19.3%
26.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
20.8%
13.2%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$46,930
Median household income
$639,000
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 90 10.6% 18 and over 756 89.4% 65 and over 445 52.6% Median age 68.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3%
Group Count % White 608 68.2% Two or more races 116 13% Black or African American 66 7.4% Hispanic or Latino 46 5.2% Asian 27 3% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 27 3% Other race 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.7%
31.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
19.3%
26.1%
26.4%
Over $200k
20.8%
13.2%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $15k–$25k 1.9% $25k–$35k 11.3% $35k–$50k 37.5% $50k–$75k 17.5% $75k–$100k 2.6% $100k–$150k 11.6% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 12.0% Median income $46,930
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $639,000 Median rent / month $536 Owner occupied 80.9% Renter occupied 19.1% Vacant 29.1% Single-family detached 71.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.9% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.12
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 23.7% 1990–1999 25.1% 1980–1989 25.6% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 13.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.9% 2 bedrooms 9.2% 3 bedrooms 63.5% 4 bedrooms 16.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 61.8% 2 vehicles 30.9% 3 or more 7.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.2% Electricity 24.3% Propane / LP gas 7.5% Solar 4.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 140 33.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 94 22.2% Female householder, no spouse 190 44.8% Households with children under 18 38 9.0% Households with seniors (65+) 337 79.5% Average household size 1.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.6% 18.2% Married 49.5% 37.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 21.9% 11.2% Divorced 10.9% 33.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.7% Bachelor's or higher 19.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 24.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 24 24.7% High school 18 18.6% College / grad school 31 32.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
15.0%
Professional & management
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Education & healthcare
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.6% Service 11.3% Sales & office 40.9% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 9.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.7% Government 4.2% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 30.8% Carpool 31.0% Public transit 0.7% Walk 0.0% Work from home 37.2% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 25.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 73.8% Retirement income 54.0% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 15.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.0% High blood pressure 25.1% High cholesterol 31.0% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 5.1% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 20.4% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 5.4% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 10.9% Binge drinking 20.3% No physical activity 18.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.3% Depression 17.7% Fair or poor health 12.7% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 9.4% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.1% Visited dentist 69.7% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 9.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 123 16.3%
Disability % Any disability 19.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.8% 65 and over 32.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.1% Public insurance 55.8% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 822 97.2% Spanish 16 1.9% Other Indo-European 16 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 687 81.2% Born in same state 687 81.2% Born in different state 358 42.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 159 18.8% Not a US citizen 59 37.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 223 26.4% Italian 57 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 36 4.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.1% Internet access 86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93440
What city is ZIP code 93440 in?
ZIP code 93440 is primarily assigned to Los Alamos, California.
What county is ZIP code 93440 in?
ZIP code 93440 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.
Does ZIP code 93440 have an older population?
53% of residents in ZIP code 93440 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 93440 have a large retiree population?
74% of households in ZIP code 93440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 93440 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 93440 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 93440 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 93440 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 93440 in?
ZIP code 93440 observes the PST timezone.
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