93103 ZIP Code — Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County, California
ZIP code 93103 is located in Santa Barbara, California, within Santa Barbara County. It covers approximately 5.49 square miles and serves a population of 19,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 805.
About ZIP code 93103
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 $1,332,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
The gap between median ($104,238) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,653
population
5.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93103 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93103
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93101 Santa Barbara (1.6 mi)
93109 Santa Barbara (3 mi)
93108 Santa Barbara (3.9 mi)
93110 Santa Barbara (4.9 mi)
93111 Santa Barbara (6.7 mi)
93199 Goleta (8.1 mi)
93106 Santa Barbara (9.4 mi)
93013 Carpinteria (9.7 mi)
93105 Santa Barbara (10.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,653 |
| Population density | 3,580 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.4363 |
| Longitude | -119.6847 |
| 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 | 27.0% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 29.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 21.7% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
19,653
Population
3,580
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$104,238
Median household income
$54,774
Per capita income
$1,332,400
Median home value
$2,263
Median monthly rent
48.2%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
4,072
Housing units
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
546
Under 5
561
409
5–9
420
542
10–14
558
326
15–19
335
878
20–24
904
1,599
25–34
1,646
1,185
35–44
1,219
1,030
45–54
1,060
574
55–59
590
601
60–64
619
1,286
65–74
1,324
510
75–84
525
200
85+
206
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,447 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 16,206 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,051 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.4%
Hispanic or Latino
25.1%
Other race
17.6%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian
2.5%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,644 | 44.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,583 | 25.1% |
| Other race | 4,615 | 17.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,424 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 654 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 236 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 80 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.0% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 29.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 21.7% | 13.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k+
21.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.1% |
| $200k+ | 21.8% |
| Median income | $104,238 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
1.4%
$300k–$500k
1.4%
$500k–$1M
25.9%
$1M+
66.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,332,400 |
| Median rent / month | $2,263 |
| Owner occupied | 48.2% |
| Renter occupied | 51.8% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 54.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 18.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.3% |
| Electricity | 24.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Solar | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 5.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,173 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 842 | 11.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,423 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,085 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,992 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,784 | 37.0% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 33.7% |
| Married | 44.8% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
15.2%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
19.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 421 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten | 143 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,574 | 35.0% |
| High school | 698 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,665 | 37.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Professional & management
18.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.2%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Retail trade
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Other services
6.6%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 24.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.0% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 6.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 566 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 20.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| No insurance | 12.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,546 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 3,437 | 18.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,077 | 16.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 253 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,445 | 73.5% |
| Born in same state | 14,115 | 71.8% |
| Born in different state | 10,287 | 52.3% |
| Foreign born | 330 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,208 | 26.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,217 | 42.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,749 | 8.9% |
| French | 1,308 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 480 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 297 | 1.5% |
| English | 176 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 66 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0.1% |
| German | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93103
What city is ZIP code 93103 in?
ZIP code 93103 is primarily assigned to Santa Barbara, California.
What county is ZIP code 93103 in?
ZIP code 93103 falls within Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93103?
The median home value in ZIP code 93103 is $1,332,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93103?
The median household income in ZIP code 93103 is $104,238, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 93103?
ZIP code 93103 has an estimated population of 19,653 residents, with a density of 3,580 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93103 in?
ZIP code 93103 observes the PST timezone.