93254 ZIP Code — New Cuyama, CA

Santa Barbara County, California

ZIP code 93254 is located in New Cuyama, California, within Santa Barbara County. It covers approximately 200.92 square miles and serves a population of 869 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93254

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,107.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93254 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

869

population

200.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Cuyama	Acceptable
New Cuyama	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93460 Santa Ynez (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	869
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	200.92 sq mi
Water area	1.84 sq mi
Latitude	34.9674
Longitude	-119.8675
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	661

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	26.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	13.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

869

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$59,107

Median household income

$31,142

Per capita income

$184,600

Median home value

$988

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	22.1%
18 and over	677	77.9%
65 and over	170	19.6%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.7%

Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

Two or more races 11.1%

Other race 9.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	595	55.7%
Hispanic or Latino	200	18.7%
Two or more races	119	11.1%
Other race	106	9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	38	3.6%
Asian	7	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	26.1%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	13.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 29.8%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	29.8%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$59,107

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$1M+ 12.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,600
Median rent / month	$988
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	64.7%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.7%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	103	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	17.9%
Households with children under 18	93	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	37.1%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	28.2%
Married	43.4%	53.1%
Separated	3.9%	5.4%
Widowed	5.9%	7.5%
Divorced	14.0%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.6%
Kindergarten	11	6.4%
Elementary school	80	46.5%
High school	30	17.4%
College / grad school	38	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.1%

Construction 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Retail trade 6.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	5.8%
Natural resources & construction	33.2%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	23.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	27.8%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	784	90.2%
Spanish	161	20.5%
Other Indo-European	161	20.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	733	84.3%
Born in same state	733	84.3%
Born in different state	551	63.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	136	15.7%
Not a US citizen	61	44.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	7%
Italian	38	4.4%
Arab	26	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.8%
Polish	10	1.2%
Dutch	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93254

What city is ZIP code 93254 in?

ZIP code 93254 is primarily assigned to New Cuyama, California.

What county is ZIP code 93254 in?

ZIP code 93254 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93254?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 93254 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93254?

The median home value in ZIP code 93254 is $184,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 93254?

ZIP code 93254 has an estimated population of 869 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 93254?

The median household income in ZIP code 93254 is $59,107, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 93254 in?

ZIP code 93254 observes the PST timezone.