93101 ZIP Code — Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County, California
ZIP code 93101 is located in Santa Barbara, California, within Santa Barbara County. It covers approximately 3.20 square miles and serves a population of 29,870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805.
About ZIP code 93101
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,036,800. Renters make up the majority at 78%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($76,130) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
29,870
population
3.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93101 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93101
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93109 Santa Barbara (1.4 mi)
93103 Santa Barbara (1.6 mi)
93110 Santa Barbara (4 mi)
93108 Santa Barbara (5.2 mi)
93111 Santa Barbara (6.1 mi)
93199 Goleta (7.1 mi)
93106 Santa Barbara (8.2 mi)
93013 Carpinteria (10.6 mi)
93105 Santa Barbara (11.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,870 |
| Population density | 9,334 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.4191 |
| Longitude | -119.7034 |
| 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 | 39.7% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 29.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
29,870
Population
9,334
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$76,130
Median household income
$45,331
Per capita income
$1,036,800
Median home value
$2,009
Median monthly rent
22.3%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
3,816
Housing units
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
891
Under 5
854
766
5–9
735
693
10–14
664
896
15–19
859
1,612
20–24
1,545
3,182
25–34
3,050
1,959
35–44
1,879
1,694
45–54
1,625
937
55–59
899
754
60–64
722
1,193
65–74
1,143
434
75–84
416
239
85+
229
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,547 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 24,323 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,654 | 12.2% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.9%
Hispanic or Latino
23.8%
Two or more races
13.2%
Other race
12.4%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,988 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,321 | 23.8% |
| Two or more races | 5,184 | 13.2% |
| Other race | 4,852 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 934 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 450 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 403 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.7% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 29.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.4% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $76,130 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
1.9%
$300k–$500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
37.8%
$1M+
53.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,036,800 |
| Median rent / month | $2,009 |
| Owner occupied | 22.3% |
| Renter occupied | 77.7% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 31.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 12.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% |
| 3 or more | 14.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.6% |
| Electricity | 27.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 9.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,464 | 27.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,646 | 13.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,118 | 25.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,173 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,908 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,842 | 22.9% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.7% | 51.0% |
| Married | 36.2% | 30.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
12.4%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 568 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 320 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,994 | 26.0% |
| High school | 1,409 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,366 | 44.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Professional & management
19.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.6%
Retail trade
10.1%
Construction
8.2%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.9% |
| Service | 25.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.8% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 3.7% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 5.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
16.9%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
31.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 22.1% |
| High cholesterol | 24.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 16.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.9% |
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 899 | 3.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.4% |
| No insurance | 15.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,125 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 4,821 | 17.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,347 | 15.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 235 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 221 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,773 | 72.9% |
| Born in same state | 21,481 | 71.9% |
| Born in different state | 16,359 | 54.8% |
| Foreign born | 292 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,097 | 27.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,315 | 28.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,373 | 7.9% |
| Italian | 2,063 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 598 | 2% |
| English | 514 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 504 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 280 | 0.9% |
| German | 123 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93101
What city is ZIP code 93101 in?
ZIP code 93101 is primarily assigned to Santa Barbara, California.
What county is ZIP code 93101 in?
ZIP code 93101 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.
Is ZIP code 93101 mostly rentals?
78% of occupied units in ZIP code 93101 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93101?
17% of residents in ZIP code 93101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93101?
The median home value in ZIP code 93101 is $1,036,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 93101?
ZIP code 93101 has an estimated population of 29,870 residents, with a density of 9,329 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93101 in?
ZIP code 93101 observes the PST timezone.