93453 ZIP Code — Santa Margarita, CA

San Luis Obispo County, California

ZIP code 93453 is located in Santa Margarita, California, within San Luis Obispo County. It covers approximately 691.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805.

About ZIP code 93453

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $623,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($76,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 93453 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,096

population

691.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Margarita	Acceptable
Santa Margarita	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93420 Arroyo Grande (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,096
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	691.38 sq mi
Water area	1.55 sq mi
Latitude	35.2302
Longitude	-120.1062
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	49.0%	31.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	29.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	28.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	10.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,096

Population

People per sq mi

62.5

Median age

$76,250

Median household income

$63,353

Per capita income

$623,900

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

63.9%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

878

Housing units

45.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

210

60–64

263

188

65–74

235

75–84

124

85+

155

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	175	8.3%
18 and over	1,921	91.7%
65 and over	742	35.4%
Median age	62.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,850	83%
Two or more races	203	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	134	6%
Other race	43	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	31.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	29.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	28.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	10.2%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 24.3%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k+ 15.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	24.3%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	22.8%
$200k+	15.8%
Median income	$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 31.5%

$1M+ 26.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$623,900
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	63.9%
Renter occupied	36.1%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.7%
1 vehicle	8.0%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.9%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	637	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	18	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	111	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	306	28.5%
Households with children under 18	58	5.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	612	57.1%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.7%	11.3%
Married	75.9%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	23.6%
Divorced	7.3%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 38.3%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	45.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	17.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	33.3%
High school	38	20.8%
College / grad school	52	28.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.6%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Wholesale trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	32.7%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.8%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	20.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,020	96.4%
Spanish	102	5.0%
Other Indo-European	55	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	47	2.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,971	94.0%
Born in same state	1,971	94.0%
Born in different state	1,631	77.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	125	6.0%
Not a US citizen	101	80.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	283	13.5%
French	244	11.6%
Arab	150	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	2.8%
Norwegian	19	0.9%
German	18	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93453

What city is ZIP code 93453 in?

ZIP code 93453 is primarily assigned to Santa Margarita, California.

What county is ZIP code 93453 in?

ZIP code 93453 falls within San Luis Obispo County, California.

Does ZIP code 93453 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 93453 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 93453 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 93453 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93453?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93453?

The median home value in ZIP code 93453 is $623,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 93453 in?

ZIP code 93453 observes the PST timezone.