Santa Barbara, CA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 93101 serves a portion of Santa Barbara, California, within Santa Barbara County. This community is home to approximately 45,479 residents, with a median age of 46.4 years. The median household income of $76,989 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $269,461 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 40% owner-occupied and 60% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Santa Barbara is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 167 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 56% and an unemployment rate of 6.6%, 93101 reflects the economic character of Santa Barbara County in California.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 45,479 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,911 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $76,989 | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $269,461 | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 167 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.1% | ↓ 55% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 56% | ↑ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.4 yrs | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,375 | — |