ZIP Code 93401 Demographics & Data

San Luis Obispo, CA (ZIP Code 93401) Data

California

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 93401

The ZIP Code 93401 is associated with the city of San Luis Obispo in California in San Luis Obispo County. The median household income is $72,107, while about 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 93401 is estimated to at 35.4 years, and about 21.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this California region, approximately 93.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $44,112. The current population estimate is 28,854.

Population in 93401

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 93401 is 28,854.

San Luis Obispo, CA

The 93401 ZIP Code is associated with San Luis Obispo, CA in San Luis Obispo County.

Area Codes associated with 93401

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 93401 include 805.

Sunrise / Sunset in 93401

Sunrise: 6:48 am
Sunset: 7:24 pm
Sunrise in 93401 6:48 am
Sunrise in 93401 7:24 pm

Weather forecast for 93401

Overnight's forecast for 93401: A chance of rain before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 93401

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 93401 Fair

Internet in 93401

An estimated 89.5% of households in ZIP Code 93401 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 93.8% have a computer.

Gender in 93401

Males comprise about 51.7% of the overall population in ZIP Code 93401, while females account for approximately 48.3%.

Health Insurance in 93401

Approximately 6.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 93401 (San Luis Obispo, CA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 93401

The median household income in ZIP Code 93401 is $72,107, while the region's mean household income is $102,227. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $44,112. The per capita income in ZIP Code 93401 of $44,112 is approximately 19.37% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.8% of the population in 93401 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 5.0% of 93401 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 93401

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.2%
$200,000 or more per year 12.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 93401

In ZIP Code 93401, 93.4% of the population graduated high school, while 51.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.1% in this San Luis Obispo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 93401

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.1%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 30.6%
Graduate or professional degree 20.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 93401

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 93401, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 19.6% of 93401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 93401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.8%), followed by Asian (6.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 93401

Industry Percent
White 88.8%
Black or African American 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 5.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 93401

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 93401, an estimated 19.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this San Luis Obispo County region.

Age of Housing in 93401

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 19.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 13.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 93401

Residents of ZIP Code 93401 are younger than average. The median age of 35.4 years in ZIP Code 93401 is approximately 7.09% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 93401 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 93401 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 93401

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.7%
5 to 9 years 4.9%
10 to 14 years 4.7%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 14.9%
25 to 34 years 15.7%
35 to 44 years 11.1%
45 to 54 years 10.1%
55 to 59 years 5.4%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 9.5%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 93401 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 93401

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 93401 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 93401 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 93401 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 93401

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 93401

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 93401

In 93401, 64.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.8 minutes. Approximately 25.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 93401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.1% of 93401 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 93401

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.1%
Construction 4.8%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.9%
Information 2.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 4.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 93401

In ZIP Code 93401, 82.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this San Luis Obispo County region.

Language Spoken in 93401

Language Spoken Percent
English only 82.3%
Spanish 12.4%
Other Indo-European languages 2.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.6%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 93401 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 93401 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 50.97% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 5.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes electricity rates in 93401 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 93401

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 93401 15.59¢/kWh 14.08¢/kWh 8.98¢/kWh
California 30.29¢/kWh 23.13¢/kWh 19.11¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 93401

Month ZIP Code 93401 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.07 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.36 3 6.31
Mar 6.31 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.54 5.13 7.3
May 6.74 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.7 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.93 6.22 6.51
Aug 7.05 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.92 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.43 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.63 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.95 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 93401. This visualizes solar power levels in 93401 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.