ZIP Code 93117, California
ZIP Code 93117 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 93117 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Santa Barbara County, California. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 52,934. The land area covers 168.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,934 | ±1,528 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 23.5 yrs | ±0.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 17,272 | ±583 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 18,556 | ±641 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,272 | ±583 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,284 | ±323 |
| Median Home Value | $1,082,400 | ±$31,278 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,054 | ±$113 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,037 | ±$9,567 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,336 | ±$1,862 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 11,591 | ±1,229 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 27,545 | ±1,076 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 444,500 (2024)
ID: 161114
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
511 LAKESIDE PKWY, STE 141, SANTA MARIA CA 93455-1310
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Solvang, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Goleta, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG | Santa Ynez, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Goleta, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Goleta, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Goleta, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Goleta, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Buellton, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Goleta, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Goleta, CA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of California-Santa Barbara
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College | 14.2 mi away | 5221 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106 |
8058938000
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SOLVANG LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 1745 MISSION DRIVE, SOLVANG, CA, 93463 |
(805) 688-4214
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Fielding Graduate University
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College | 21.2 mi away | 2020 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105-3538 |
8056871099
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BUELLTON LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 140 W. HWY 246, BUELLTON, CA, 93427 |
(805) 688-3115
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The Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara
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College | 21.9 mi away | 20 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 |
8059799860
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GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 130 CREMONA DRIVE, GOLETA, CA, 93117 |
(805) 964-7878
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Antioch University-Santa Barbara
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College | 22.5 mi away | 602 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 |
8059628179
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GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 500 N. FAIRVIEW AVE., GOLETA, CA, 93117 |
(805) 964-7878
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Santa Barbara City College
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College | 22.6 mi away | 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109-2394 |
8059650581
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LOS ALAMOS LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 405 HELENA ST, LOS ALAMOS, CA, 93440 |
(805) 344-1025
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CACHUMA LAKE, CA US, located 9.2 miles from ZCTA5 93117. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.2° | 34.2° | 50.7° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| February | 68.1° | 35.4° | 51.8° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| March | 71.2° | 37.8° | 54.5° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| April | 75.7° | 39.3° | 57.5° | 1.31" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.8° | 42.8° | 61.3° | 0.54" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.2° | 45.3° | 65.8° | 0.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.1° | 47.8° | 69.9° | 0.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.2° | 48.5° | 70.9° | 0.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 90.6° | 46.7° | 68.6° | 0.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 84.2° | 43.1° | 63.6° | 0.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 74.8° | 38.0° | 56.4° | 1.24" | 0.0" |
| December | 66.8° | 33.4° | 50.1° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solvang city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Santa Ynez CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Buellton city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Ballard CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
| Los Olivos CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
| Goleta city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 93117. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.